Moving the Machine

This section describes precautions when moving the machine.

Choose your machine's location carefully.

Environmental conditions greatly affect its performance.

It is dangerous to handle the power cord plug with wet hands. Doing so could result in electric shock.

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine. While moving the machine, take care that the power cord is not damaged under the machine. Failing to take these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

If you have to move the machine when the optional paper tray unit is attached, do not push on the main unit's top section. Doing so can cause the optional paper tray unit to detach, possibly resulting in injury.

When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the cord. Pulling the cord can damage the power cord. Use of damaged power cords could result in fire or electric shock.

The machine weighs approximately 19.3 kg (42.6 lb.) (Main unit only, including consumables.). When moving the machine, use the inset grips on both sides. The machine will break or cause injury if dropped.

Do not hold the control panel while moving the machine. Doing so may damage the control panel, cause a malfunction, or result in injury.

When moving the machine after use, do not take out the toner to prevent toner spill inside the machine.

Be careful when moving the machine. Take the following precautions:
- Turn off the main power. For details about how to turn the main power off, see "Turning On/Off the Power", For First-time Users.
- Close all covers and trays, including the front cover and bypass tray.
- If optional paper feed units are attached, remove them from the machine and move them separately.
- Be sure to place the machine on a smooth and stable place.
- Keep the machine level and carry it carefully, taking care not to jolt or tip it. Rough handling may cause a malfunction or damage the hard disk or memory, resulting in loss of stored files.
- Protect the machine from strong shocks. Impact can damage the hard disk and cause stored files to be lost. As a precautionary measure, files should be copied to another computer.

Be sure to check the following:

The main power switch is turned off.
The power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
The interface cable is unplugged from the machine.

If any external options are attached, remove them.

See Installing and Setting Options and reverse the steps to remove options.

Be sure to check the any cover and the bypass tray are closed firmly.

Lift the machine using the inset grips on both sides of the machine, and then move it horizontally to the place where you want to use it.

If you removed options, reattach them.

For details, see Installing and Setting Options .

Be sure to move the machine horizontally. To prevent toner from scattering, move the machine slowly.