Appendix
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Safety Precautions
Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use
your printer safely. Do not attempt to use printer in any way not described in this manual.
Warning You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of
these safety precautions.
Choosing a location
Choosing a locationChoosing a location
Choosing a location Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.
Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.
Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.
Power supply
Power supplyPower supply
Power supply Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet.
Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet.Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet.
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.
Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.
Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.
Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord.
Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord.
Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or universal AC adapter.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or universal AC adapter.Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or universal AC adapter.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or universal AC adapter.
Never plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with other
Never plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with other Never plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with other
Never plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with other
equipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or 3- way adapter, etc.).
equipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or 3- way adapter, etc.).equipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or 3- way adapter, etc.).
equipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or 3- way adapter, etc.).
Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted.
Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted.Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted.
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 unplug the
If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the
If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the
printer at the power supply and call for service.
printer at the power supply and call for service.printer at the power supply and call for service.
printer at the power supply and call for service.
Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt
Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt
Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt
collected on the plug and the power outlet. If the printer is placed at a location
collected on the plug and the power outlet. If the printer is placed at a location collected on the plug and the power outlet. If the printer is placed at a location
collected on the plug and the power outlet. If the printer is placed at a location
exposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dust collected on the
exposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dust collected on the exposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dust collected on the
exposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dust collected on the
plug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire
plug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fireplug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire
plug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire.
Use the universal AC adapter that came with the printer (CANON, K30244). Do not use it for other
Use the universal AC adapter that came with the printer (CANON, K30244). Do not use it for other Use the universal AC adapter that came with the printer (CANON, K30244). Do not use it for other
Use the universal AC adapter that came with the printer (CANON, K30244). Do not use it for other
products.
products. products.
products.
Cleaning the printer
Cleaning the printerCleaning the printer
Cleaning the printer Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable solvents such as
Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable solvents such as Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable solvents such as
Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable solvents such as
alcohol, benzene or thinners.
alcohol, benzene or thinners.alcohol, benzene or thinners.
alcohol, benzene or thinners.
If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the
printer, it could cause a fire or electric shock.
Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.
Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.
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 the
printer.
Maintaining the printer
Maintaining the printerMaintaining the printer
Maintaining the printer Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside
the printer.
the printer.the printer.
the printer.
The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not
described in this guide.
Working around the
Working around the Working around the
Working around the
printer
printerprinter
printer
Do not use flammable sprays near the printer.
Do not use flammable sprays near the printer.Do not use flammable sprays near the printer.
Do not use flammable sprays near the printer.
This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components
inside the printer.
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