Preface - Ricoh Aficio 3131 Operator's Manual

PREFACE

Thank you for purchasing the Digital Color Copier SDC531/CS331/LC031/Aficio Color 3131. This
Operator's Manual describes the following:
• how to use the digital color copier
• how to inspect and carry out maintenance on the digital copier
• how to remedy mechanical and copying problems
The Color Guidebook in color, which comes in a separate volume explains copy density adjustment,
color adjustment, copy editing, image editing and image processing in a way that is easy for you to
understand.
Before using the digital color copier, thoroughly read and understand this Operator's Manual. To ensure
that clean copies are made at all times and to keep your digital color copier in optimum working order,
this Operator's Manual should be readily available for future reference.
When the digital color copier is used as a printer or scanner, be sure to read the Operator's Manual for
the Printer Controller (User Document CD-ROM).
To ensure correct and safe use of this machine, this Operator's Manual describes safety precautions
according to the following three levels of warning:
Before reading this Operator's Manual, you should fully understand the meaning and importance of
these signal words.
Warning .. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death,
serious injury, or serious damage, or fire in the equipment or surrounding assets.
Caution ... Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury, partial damage of the equipment or surrounding assets, or loss of data.
Note ........ Indicates a procedure you should follow to ensure the optimal performance of the digital
color copier and problem-free copying.
Tip .......... Describes handy information that is useful to know when operating the digital color copier.
Advice .... Describes an operation you should follow to keep the digital color copier in good working
order.
User Safety
This digital color plain paper copier does not produce laser radiation hazardous to the user. It is certified
as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation
Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968.
Protective housing and external covers completely confine the laser light emitted inside the plain paper
copier. The laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
Regulations implemented on August 2, 1976 by the Bureau of Radiological Health (BRH) of the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration apply to laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. Laser products
marketed in the United States must comply with these regulations.
CAUTION: Using controls or adjustments or performing procedures, other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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