Olivetti PG L230, PG L245, PG L235 User Manual

PG L230, PG L235

PG L245

Operation Guide

PUBLICATION ISSUED BY:

Olivetti S.p.A.
Gruppo Telecom Italia

Via Jervis, 77 - 10015 Ivrea (ITALY)

www.olivetti.com
Copyright © 2007, Olivetti

All rights reserved

September 2007

The manufacturer reserves the right to carry out modifications to the product described in this manual at any time
and without any notice.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

The ENERGY STAR program is an energy reduction plan introduced by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency in response to environmental issues and for the purpose of advancing the development and utilization of
more energy efficient office equipment.

Your attention is drawn to the following actions which could compromise the conformity attested to above, as well

as the characteristics of the product:

• incorrect electrical power supply;

• incorrect installation, incorrect or improper use or use not in compliance with the warnings provided in the
User’s Manual supplied with the product;

• replacement of original components or accessories with others of a type not approved by the manufacturer, or
performed by unauthorised personnel.

The mark affixed to the product certifies that
the product satisfies the basic quality
requirements.

Content s

Legal and Safety Information

1 Machine Parts

Components at the Front of the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Components at the Left of the Printer and Internal Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Components at the Rear of the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

2 Printing Operation

Loading Printer Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Printing from Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

3 Maintenance

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Toner Container Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

4 Troubleshooting

General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Clearing Paper Jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

5 Specifications

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Contents

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Legal and Safety Information

CAUTION: NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED

BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION.

Notice on Software

SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE
PRINTER'S EMULATION MODE. The printer is factory-set to emulate the
PCL. The emulation mode can be changed.

Notice

The information in this guide is subject to change without notification.
Additional pages may be inserted in future editions. The user is asked to
excuse any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors in the present
edition.

No responsibility is assumed if accidents occur while the user is following
the instructions in this guide. No responsibility is assumed for defects in the
printer's firmware (contents of its read-only memory).

This guide, any copyrightable subject matter sold or provided with or in
connection with the sale of the page printer, are protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of all or part of this
guide, any copyrightable subject matter without the prior written consent
of Olivetti is prohibited. Any copies made of all or part of this guide, any
copyrightable subject must contain the same copyright notice as the
material from which the copying is done.

Regarding Tradenames

PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation.
KPDL is trademark of Kyocera Corporation.

Hewlett-Packard, PCL, and PJL are registered trademarks of Hewlett­Packard Company. Centronics is a trade name of Ce nt ro nics Data
Computer Inc. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems
Incorporated. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Windows Server is a trademark of
Microsoft Corporation. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business
Machines Corporation. Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi
Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V. in the US and other
countries. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. All other brand and product
names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
companies.

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This product uses PeerlessPrintXL to provide the HP LaserJet compatible
PCL 6 language emulation. PeerlessPrintXL is a trademark of Peerless
Systems Corporation, 2381 Rosecrans Ave. El Segund o, CA 90245,
U.S.A.

This product was developed using the Tornado™ Real Time Operating
System and Tools from Wind River Systems.

This product contains UFST™ and MicroType® from Monotype Imaging
Inc.

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License Agreements

IBM Program License Agreement

THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE
SOFTWARE PROGRAMS (“PROGRAMS”) WHICH BELONG TO
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (“IBM”). THIS
DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH
THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY IBM. IF YOU DO
NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE,
THEN WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER YOUR ACQUISITION OF THE DEVICE
YOU MAY RETURN THE DEVICE FOR A FULL REFUND. IF YOU DO
NOT SO RETURN THE DEVICE WITHIN THE 14 DAYS, THEN YOU
WILL BE ASSUMED TO HAVE AGREED TO THESE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS.

The Programs are licensed not sold. IBM, or the applicable IBM country
organization, grants you a license for the Programs only in the country
where you acquired the Programs. You obtain no rights other than those
granted you under this license.

The term “Programs” means the original and all whole or partial copie s of
it, including modified copies or portions merged into other programs. IBM
retains title to the Programs. IBM owns, or has licensed from the owner,
copyrights in the Programs.

1. License

Under this license, you may use the Programs only with the device on
which they are installed and transfer possession of the Programs and the
device to another party.

If you transfer the Programs, you must transfer a copy of this license and
any other documentation to the other part y. You r lice nse is the n
terminated. The other party agrees to these terms and conditions by its first
use of the Program.

You may not:

1 use, copy, modify, merge, or transfer copies of the Program except

as provided in this license;

2 reverse assemble or reverse compile the Program; or
3 sublicense, rent, lease, or assign the Program.

2. Limited Warranty

The Programs are provided “AS IS.”
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES COVERING THE PROGRAMS

(OR CONDITIONS), EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the
above exclusion may not apply to you.

3. Limitation of Remedies

IBM's entire liability under this license is the following;
For any claim (including fundamental breach), in any form, related in any

way to this license, IBM's liability will be for actual damages only and will
be limited to the greater of:

1 the equivalent of U.S. $25,000 in your local currency; or
2 IBM's then generally available license fee for the Program

This limitation will not apply to claims for bodily injury or damages to real
or tangible personal property for which IBM is legally liable.

IBM will not be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, or any incidental
damages or other economic consequ en tia l dam a ge s, ev en if IBM, or its
authorized supplier, has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
IBM will not be liable for any damages claimed by you based on any third
party claim. This limitation of remedies also applies to any deve lop e r of
Programs supplied to IBM. IBM's and the developer's limitations of
remedies are not cumulative. Such developer is an intended bene ficiary of
this Section. Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or
exclusions, so they may not apply to you.

4. General

You may terminate your license at any time. IBM may terminate your
license if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this license. In
either event, you must destroy all your copies of th e Pro gra m. You ar e
responsible for payment of any taxes, including personal property taxes,
resulting from this license. Neither party may bring an action, regardless of
form, more than two years after the cause of action arose. If you acquired
the Program in the United States, this license is governed by the laws of
the State of New York. If you acquired the Program in Canada, this license
is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario. Otherwise, this license
is governed by the laws of the country in which you acquired the Program.

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Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement

All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Monotype Imaging Inc.
Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype-Hell

AG. ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC
Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Typeface
Corporation.

Monotype Imaging License Agreement

1 “Software” shall mean the digitally encoded, machine rea dable,

scalable outline data as encoded in a special format as well as the
UFST Software.

2 You agree to accept a non-exclusive license to use the Software to

reproduce and display weights, styles and versions of letters,
numerals, characters and symbols (“Typefaces”) solely for your own
customary business or personal purposes at the address stated on
the registration card you return to Monotype Imaging. Under the
terms of this License Agreement, you have the right to use the Fonts
on up to three printers. If you need to have access to the fonts on
more than three printers, you need to acquire a multi-user license
agreement which can be obtained from Monotype Imaging.
Monotype Imaging retains all rights, title and interest to the Software
and Type faces and no righ t s are grante d to you other th an a License
to use the Software on the terms expressly set forth in this
Agreement.

3 To protect proprietary rights of Monotype Imaging, you agree to

maintain the Software and other proprietary information concerning
the Typefaces in strict confidence and to establish reasonable
procedures regulating access to and use of the Software and
Typefaces.

4 Y ou agr ee not to duplicate or cop y the Software or T ypefa ces, except

that you may make one backup copy. You agree that any such copy
shall contain the same propriet ary notices a s those appea ring on the
original.

5 This License shall continue until the last use of the Software and

Typefaces, unless sooner terminated. This License may be
terminated by Monotype Imaging if you fail to comply with the terms
of this License and such failure is not remedied within thirty (30) days
after notice from Monotype Imaging. When this License expires or is
terminated, you shall either return to Monotype Imaging or destroy all
copies of the Software and Typefaces and documentation as
requested.

6 You agree that you will not modify, alter, disassemble, decrypt,

reverse engineer or decompile the Software.

7 Monotype Imaging warrants that for ninety (90) days after delivery,

the Software will perform in accordance with Monotype Imaging­published specifications, and the diskette will be free from defects in
material and workmanship. Monotype Imaging does not war rant th at
the Software is free from all bugs, errors and omissions.

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8 THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,

EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE EXCLUDED.

9 Your exclusive remedy and the sole liability of Monotype Imaging in

connection with the Software and Typefaces is r epair o r replacement
of defective parts, upon their return to Monotype Imaging.

10 IN NO EVENT WILL MONOTYPE IMAGING BE LIABLE FOR LOST

PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY
ABUSE OR MISAPPLICATION OF THE SOFTWARE AND
TYPEFACES.

11 Massachusetts U.S.A. law governs this Agreement.
12 You shall not sublicense, sell, lease, or otherwise tr ansfer the

Software and/or Typefaces without the prior written consent of
Monotype Imaging.

13 Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to

restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at FAR 252-227-7013, subdivision (b)(3)(ii) or
subparagraph (c)(1)(ii), as appropri ate. Further use, duplication or
disclosure is subject to restrictions applicable to restricted rights
software as set forth in FAR 52.227-19 (c)(2).

14 YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS

AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY
ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE
BOUND BY ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION NOT
CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT. NO CHANGE IN THIS
AGREEMENT IS EFFECTIVE UNLESS WRITTEN AND SIGNED
BY PROPERLY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF EACH
PARTY. BY OPENING THIS DISKETTE PACKAGE, YOU AGREE
TO ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS
AGREEMENT.

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Safety Information

Laser Safety

Laser Notice

This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation
Performance Standard according to Radiation Control for Health and
Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce
hazardous laser radiation. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is
completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the
laser beam cannot escape from the printer during any phase of user
operation.

This printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS
21 CFR Subchapter for Class I (1) laser products, and elsewhere is
certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC

825.

DANGER:CLASS 3B LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID

DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures

other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.

Radio Frequency Transmitter

This machine contains the transmitter module. We, the manufacturer
hereby declare that this equipment (page printer), models
PG L230/235/245 are in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Radio Tag Technology

In some countries the radio tag technology used in this equipment to
identify the toner container may be subject to authorization and the use of
this equipment may consequently be restricted.

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Caution Labels

The printer bears any of the following labels.

Label inside the printer
(Laser radiation warning)

Ozone Concentration

The printers generate ozone gas (O3) which may concentrate in the place of
installation and cause an unpleasant smell. To minimize the concentration
of ozone gas to less than 0.1ppm, we recommend you not to install the
printer in a confined area where ventilation is blocked.

For Europe, Asia,
and other countries

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CE Marking Directive

According to Council Directive 89/336/EEC, 2006/95/EEC, and 1999/5/EC
Manufacturer: Olivetti S.p.A.

Manufacturer’s address: Via Jervis 77, Ivrea (TO), Italy

Declares that the product
Product name: Laser Printer
Model number: PG L230/PG L235/PG L245 (as tested with

enhancement optional unit; Paper Feeder PF-310)
Conforms to the following product specifications:

EN 55 022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 Class B
EN 61 000-3-2:2000
EN 61 000-3-3:1995+A1:2001
EN 55 024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN 60 950-1:2001+A11
EN 60 825-1:1994+A1+A2
EN 300330-1

EN 300330-2

The manufacturer and its merchandising companies retain the following
technical documentation in anticipation of the inspection that may be
conducted by the authorities concerned.

User’s instruction that conforms to the applicable specifications.
Technical drawings.
Descriptions of procedures that guarantee conformity.
Other technical information.

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Energy Star Program

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

The basic objective of the ENERGY STAR Program is to reduce environmental
pollution by encouraging the manufacture a nd sale of equipment that uses
energy more efficiently.

This printer is equipped with a sleep timer function that conforms with the
standards of the E
reduce the amount of electrical power consumed by the printer. For
maximum power savings, turn off the printer’s power supply when not
using the printer for extended periods of time.

For details on the sleep timer function and printer power consumption,
refer to this manual.

Initial settings of the sleep timer function and power saved using the sleep
timer function:

NERGY STAR Program. This function makes it possible to

Initial Auto Sleep
Setting

Power
Consumption in
Auto Sleep

PG L230 PG L235 PG L245

15 minutes (60 minutes) 15 minutes (60 minutes) 15 minutes (60 minutes)

4.4W (30W) 4.9W (40W) 5.5W (75W)

( ): ENERGY STAR program guideline

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Please read this Operation Guide before using the machine. Keep it close to the machine for easy reference.

The sections of this guide and parts of the machine marked with symbols
are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other individuals and
surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the machine.
The symbols and their meanings are indicated below.

DANGER: Indicates that serious injury or even death will
very possibly result from insufficient attention to or incorrect
compliance with the related points.

WARNING: Indicates that serious injury or even death may
result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance
with the related points.

CAUTION: Indicates that personal injury or mechanical
damage may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect
compliance with the related points.

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Symbols

The following symbols indicate that the related section includes safety
warnings. Specific points of attention are indicated inside the symbol.

.... [General warning]

.... [Warning of danger of electrical shock]

.... [Warning of high temperature]

The following symbols indicate that the related section includes
information on prohibited actions. Specifics of the prohibited action are
indicated inside the symbol.

.... [Warning of prohibited action]

.... [Disassembly prohibited]

The following symbols indicate that the related section includes
information on actions which must be performed. Specifics of the required
action are indicated inside the symbol.

.... [Alert of required action]

.... [Remove the power plug from the outlet]

[Always connect the machine to an outlet with a ground

....

connection]

Please contact your service representative to order a replacement if the
safety warnings in this Operation Guide are illegible or if the guide itself is
missing. (fee required)

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Installation Precautions

Environment

Avoid placing the machine on or in locations which are unstable
or not level. Such locations may cause the machine to fall down
or fall over. This type of situation presents a danger of personal
injury or damage to the machine.

Avoid locations with humidity or dust and dirt. If dust or dirt
become attached to the power plug, clean the plug to avoid the
danger of fire or electrical shock.

Avoid locations near radiators, heaters, or other heat sources, or
locations near flammable items, to avoid the danger of fire.

CAUTION:

To keep the machine cool and facilitate changing of parts and
maintenance, allow access space as shown below. Leave
adequate space, especially around the vents, to allow air to be
properly ventilated out of the

Left: 300mm
(11 13/16")

Other Precautions

Adverse environmental conditions may affect the safe operation and
performance of the machine. Install in an air-conditioned room
(recommended room temperature: around 23°C, humidity: around 60%
RH), and avoid the following locations when selecting a site for the
machine.

Right: 100mm
(3 15/16")

printer.

Top: 300mm
(11 13/16")

Rear: 200mm (7 7/8") Front: 600mm

(23 5/8")

• Avoid locations near a window or with exposure to direct sunlight.

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• Avoid locations with vibrations.

• Avoid locations with drastic temperature fluctuations.

• Avoid locations with direct exposure to hot or cold air.

• Avoid poorly ventilated locations.
During printing, some ozone is released, but the amount does not cause

any ill effect to one's health. If, however, the printer is used over a long
period of time in a poorly ventilated room or when printing an extremely
large number of copies, the smell may become un plea san t. To ma in ta in
the appropriate environment for print work, it is suggested that the room be
properly ventilated.

Power Supply/Grounding the Machine

WARNING:

Do not use a power supply with a voltage other than that
specified. Avoid multiple connections in the same outlet. These
types of situations present a danger of fire or electrical shock.

Other Precautions

Handling of Plastic Bags

Plug the power cord securely into the outlet. If metallic objects
come in contact with the prongs on the plug, it may cause a fire
or electric shock.

Always connect the machine to an outlet with a ground
connection to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock in case
of an electric short. If an earth connection is not possible, contact
your service representative.

Connect the power plug to the closest outlet possible to the machine.
The power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device. Ensu re that

the socket/outlet is located/installed near the equipment and is easily
accessible.

WARNING:

Keep the plastic bags that are used with the machine away from
children. The plastic may cling to their nose and mouth causing
suffocation.

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Precautions for Use

Cautions when Using the Machine

Do not place metallic objects or containers with water (flower
vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near the machine. This
situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should they
fall inside.

Do not remove any of the covers from the machine as there is a
danger of electrical shock from high voltage parts inside the
machine.

Do not damage, break or attempt to repair the power cord. Do not
place heavy objects on the cord, pull it, bend it unnecessarily or
cause any other type of damage.
These types of situations present a dange r of fire or ele ct rica l
shock.

WARNING:

Never attempt to repair or disassemble the machine or its parts
as there is a danger of fire, electrical shock or damage to the
laser. If the laser beam escapes, there is a danger of it causing
blindness.

If the machine becomes excessively hot, sm ok e ap pe a rs from
the machine, there is an odd smell, or any other abnormal
situation occurs, there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. Turn
the power switch off (O) immediately, be absolutely certain to
remove the power plug from the outlet and then contact your
service representative.

If anything harmful (paper clips, water, other fluids, etc.) falls in to
the machine, turn the power switch off (O) immediately. Next, be
absolutely certain to remove the power plug from the outlet to
avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock. Then contact your
service representative.

Do not remove or connect the power plug with wet hands, as
there is a danger of electrical shock.

Always contact your service representative for maintenance or
repair of internal parts.

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CAUTION

Do not pull the power cord when removing it from the outlet. If the power
cord is pulled, the wires may become broken and there is a danger of fire
or electrical shock. (Always grasp the power plug wh en remo vin g the
power cord from the outlet.)

Always remove the power plug from the outlet when moving the
machine. If the power cord is d ama ge d, the re is a d ang er o f fire
or electrical shock.

If the machine will not be used for a short period of time
(overnight, etc.), turn the power switch off (O). If it will not be
used for an extended period of time (vacations, etc.), remove the
power plug from the outlet for safety purpose s during the time the
machine is not in use.

Always hold the designated parts when lifting or moving the
machine.

For safety purposes, always remove the power plug from the
outlet when performing cleaning operations.

If dust accumulates within the machine, there is a danger of fire
or other trouble. It is therefore recommended that you consult
with your service representative in regard to cleaning of internal
parts. This is particularly effective if accomplished prior to
seasons of high humidity. Consult with your servic e
representative in regard to the cost of cleaning the internal parts of the
machine.

Other Precautions

Do not place heavy objects on the machine or cause other damage to the
machine.

Do not open the upper front cover, turn off the power switch, or pull out the
power plug during copying.

When lifting or moving the machine, contact your service representative.
Do not touch electrical parts, such as connectors or printed circuit boards.

They could be damaged by static electricity.
Do not attempt to perform any operations not explained in this handbook.
Use shielded interface cables.

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