Laser Beams - Canon FAX L1000 Service Manual

FAX-L1000 Chapter 1: Safety and Precautions

1.5 Laser Beams

This fax is a Class 1 Laser Product as defined in the EN60825 (IEC825) Radiation Safety of
laser products, equipment classification, requirements and user's guide. This means that this
product uses lasers that do not radiate dangerous laser beam and conforms to the regulations
because the laser beam does not affect the user during operations.
Warning
If the LASER light gets in your eyes, it will damage the retina. Figure 1-4 is a
LASER beam warning label which is placed on the LASER/scanner unit.
Always remain within the contents of this manual when servicing, and do not
carry out any other maintenance. Within the range of service work in this
manual, you will not be exposed to dangerous LASER light.
Disassembly Prohibited
Never disassemble or alter the printer section laser/scanner unit. There is no
servicing that requires you to disassemble the laser/scanner unit.
Safety Mechanism
This fax is designed with a structure such that the laser shutter only opens
when the toner cartridge has been inserted into this fax. This keeps the laser
NOTE
from operating other than during normal operations.
Figure 1-4 LASER beam warning label
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