xvMaintenance and InspectionsWARNING• When cleaning the machine, turn off the machine andcomputer, and unplug the interface cables and power plug.Failure to do so can result in a fire or electrical shock.• Unplug the power plug from the AC power outletperiodically and clean the area around the base of thepower plug’s metal pins and the AC power outlet with adry cloth to remove all dust and grime. In damp, dusty,or smoky locations, dust can build up around the powerplug and become damp, which can cause a short circuit,resulting in a fire.• Clean the machine with a well wrung out cloth dampenedwith water or mild detergent diluted with water. Do notuse alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, or other flammablesubstances. If flammable substances come into contactwith electrical parts inside the machine, this may result in afire or electrical shock.• Some areas inside the machine are subject to high voltage.When removing jammed paper or when inspecting insideof the machine, be careful not to allow necklaces, bracelets,or other metal objects to touch the inside of the machine,as this can result in burns or electrical shock.• Do not dispose of used toner cartridges in open flames.This may cause the toner remaining inside the cartridges toignite, resulting in burns or fire.• Confirm that the power plug or power connector is insertedcompletely after cleaning the machine. Failure to do so canresult in an overheating and fire.• Check the power cord and plug regularly. The followingconditions may result in fire, so please contact your localauthorized Canon dealer or the Canon help line.- There are burn marks on the power plug.- The blade on the power plug is deformed or broken.- The power is turned OFF or ON when bending the powercord.- The coating of the power cord is damaged, cracked, ordented.- A part of the power cord becomes hot.• Check regularly that the power cord and plug are nothandled in the following manner. Failure to do so can resultin a fire or electrical shock.- The power connector is loosened.- Stress is being applied to the power cord by a heavyobject or by fixing it with staples.- The power plug is loosened.- The power cord is tied in a bundle.- A part of the power cord is put in an aisle.- The power cord is put in front of the heating appliance.CAUTION• The fixing unit and its surroundings inside the machinebecome hot during use. When removing jammed paper orwhen inspecting the inside of the machine, do not touchthe fixing unit and its surroundings, as this may result inburns.• When removing jammed paper or when inspecting theinside of the machine, do not expose yourself to the heatemitted from the fixing unit and its surroundings for aprolonged period of time. Doing so may result in lowtemperature burns, even though you did not touch thefixing unit and its surroundings directly, as this may resultin burns.• If paper is jammed, remove the jammed paper so thatany pieces of paper do not remain inside the machineaccording to the displayed message. Also, do not put yourhand in an area other than indicated areas, as this mayresult in personal injuries or burns.• When removing jammed paper or replacing a tonercartridge, be careful not to get any toner on your hands orclothing, as this will dirty your hands or clothing. If tonergets on your hands or clothing, wash them immediatelywith cold water. Washing with warm water sets the toner,making it impossible to remove the toner stains.• When removing jammed paper, be careful not to allow thetoner on the paper to scatter. The toner may get into youreyes or mouth. If toner gets into your eyes or mouth, washthem immediately with cold water and consult a physician.• When loading paper or removing jammed documents orpaper, be careful not to cut your hands with the edges ofthe paper.• When removing a toner cartridge, remove the tonercartridge carefully so as to prevent the toner fromscattering and getting into your eyes or mouth. If toner getsinto your eyes or mouth, wash them immediately with coldwater and consult a physician.• Do not attempt to disassemble the toner cartridge. Thetoner may scatter and get into your eyes or mouth. If tonergets into your eyes or mouth, wash them immediately withcold water and consult a physician.• If toner leaks from the toner cartridge, be careful not toinhale the toner or allow it to come into direct contact withyour skin. If the toner comes into contact with your skin,wash with soap. If the skin becomes irritated or you inhalethe toner, consult a physician immediately.