● Do not carry the machine with the paper drawers or the optionalpaper feeder installed. Otherwise, the paper drawer may fall andresult in injury.Laser beam● This machine is classified as a Class 1 Laser Product under IEC60825-1:2007 and EN60825-1:2007. The laserbeam can be harmful to the human body. The laser beam is confined within protective housings andexternal covers, so there is no danger of the laser beam escaping during normal machine operation. Forsafety, never open covers other than those indicated in this manual.● If you operate the machine in manners other than the control, adjustment, and operating proceduresprescribed in this manual, this may result in hazardous radiation exposure. If the laser beam should escapeand enter your eyes, exposure may cause damage to your eyes.When transporting the machineTo prevent damage to the machine during transport, perform the following.● Remove the toner cartridges.● Securely pack the machine in the original box with packing materials.If the operating noise concerns you● Depending on the use environment and operating mode, if the operating noise is of concern, it isrecommended that the machine be installed in a place other than the office.Other precautions● Follow the instructions in the caution label attached to this machine.● Avoid shaking or applying shock to this machine.● Do not forcibly open and close doors, covers, and other parts. Doing so may result in damage to themachine.● Do not touch the contacts ( ) inside the machine. Doing so may result in damage to the machine.● To prevent a paper jam, do not turn OFF the power, open/close the covers, and load/unload the paper whenprinting.Important Safety Instructions7