Appendix48Safety PrecautionsPlease read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you useyour printer safely. Do not attempt to use printer in any way not described in this manual.You may cause an electric shock, fire or damage the printer if you ignore any ofthese safety precautions.Choosing a location Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.Power supply 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.Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord.Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.Never plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with otherequipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or 3-way adapter, etc.).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 unplugthe printer at the power supply and call for service.Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust ordirt collected on the plug and the power outlet. If the printer is placed at alocation exposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dustcollected on the plug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failureand fire.Cleaning the printer Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable solvents suchas alcohol, benzene or thinners.If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components insidethe printer, it could cause a fire or electric shock.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 printer Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts insidethe printer.The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure notdescribed in this guide.Working around theprinterDo 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.