Ricoh M160 Service Manual page 16

Handling Toner
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Work carefully when removing paper jams or replacing toner bottles or cartridges to avoid
spilling toner on clothing or the hands.
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If toner is inhaled, immediately gargle with large amounts of cold water and move to a well
ventilated location. If there are signs of irritation or other problems, seek medical attention.
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If toner gets on the skin, wash immediately with soap and cold running water.
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If toner gets into the eyes, flush the eyes with cold running water or eye wash. If there are
signs of irritation or other problems, seek medical attention.
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If toner is swallowed, drink a large amount of cold water to dilute the ingested toner. If there
are signs of any problem, seek medical attention.
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If toner spills on clothing, wash the affected area immediately with soap and cold water. Never
use hot water! Hot water can cause toner to set and permanently stain fabric.
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Always store toner and developer supplies such as toner and developer packages, cartridges,
and bottles (including used toner and empty bottles and cartridges) out of the reach of
children.
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Always store fresh toner supplies or empty bottles or cartridges in a cool, dry location that is
not exposed to direct sunlight.
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Do not use a vacuum cleaner to remove spilled toner (including used toner). Vacuumed
toner may cause a fire or explosion due to sparks or electrical contact inside the cleaner.
However, it is possible to use a cleaner designed to be dust explosion-proof. If toner is
spilled over the floor, sweep up spilled toner slowly and clean up any remaining toner with
a wet cloth.
Safety and Ecological Notes for Disposal
1. Do not incinerate toner bottles or used toner. Toner dust may ignite suddenly when exposed
to an open flame.
2. Dispose of used toner, the maintenance unit which includes developer or the organic
photoconductor in accordance with local regulations. (These are non-toxic supplies.)
3. Dispose of replaced parts in accordance with local regulations.
4. When keeping used lithium batteries in order to dispose of them later, do not put more than
100 batteries per sealed box. Storing larger numbers or not sealing them apart may lead to
chemical reactions and heat build-up.