Creating An Esd Safe Environment - Canon ColorPASS-GX400 Installation And Service Manual

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• Never set any liquid on or near the ColorPASS or copier. If liquid is spilled into the ColorPASS
or copier, disconnect the power cord immediately.
• Do not attempt to open the power supply, DVD drive, or hard disk drive (HDD).
• Handle the ColorPASS LCD window with care.
If the ColorPASS LCD window breaks and the liquid crystal inside leaks out, avoid contact
with it. If you come in contact with the liquid crystal, wash it off your skin immediately with
soap and water.
• Use care when handling parts of the ColorPASS, as some edges on the unit may be sharp.
• Do not install third-party applications onto the ColorPASS. Third-party applications are not
supported and can cause system problems. Although virus scans are permitted on the
ColorPASS, virus-protection software should not be loaded in memory-resident mode.
• Do not change the Windows operating system software preference settings.
Depending on the changes made, the ColorPASS may become unstable or even unusable. If
this occurs, we recommend that you reinstall the ColorPASS System Software, which reliably
restores the Windows operating system software to its factory defaults.
• Never alter an existing network without permission.
The ColorPASS will probably be connected to an existing Local Area Network (LAN) based
on Ethernet hardware. The network is the link between the customer's computer, existing
laser printers, and other prepress equipment. Never disturb the LAN by breaking or making a
network connection, altering termination, installing or removing networking hardware or
software, or shutting down networked devices without the knowledge and explicit permission
of the system or network administrator or the shop supervisor.
• Unless you are the network administrator, never assign an IP address in ColorPASS Network
Setup.
In a DHCP environment, the system assigns the IP address automatically. In a non-DHCP
environment, you should enter only the IP address that has been assigned by the network
administrator. Only the network administrator should assign an IP address to a network
device. Assigning the ColorPASS an incorrect IP address may cause unpredictable errors on
any or all devices connected to the network.

Creating an ESD safe environment

• Follow standard ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautions while working on the internal
components of the ColorPASS.
Static is always a concern when servicing electronic devices. It is highly unlikely that the area
around the copier and the ColorPASS is static-free. Carpeting, leather-soled shoes, synthetic
clothing fibers, silks, and plastics may generate a static charge of more than 10,000 volts.
Static discharge is capable of destroying the circuits etched in silicon microchips, or
dramatically shortening their life span. By observing standard precautions, you may avoid
extra service calls and save the cost of a new board.
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