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Display Panel Messages ..................29 Status Information ....................30 Menu (Functions) Information ................30 Confi guration Information ................30 Help Mode .......................31 Display Panel Messages ..................31 Using the Menus ....................31 Chapter 4 - Getting Started ..............33 Ilumina Location ....................33 4 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
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Check Duplex Unit, Paper Jam ................52 Avoiding Paper Jams ....................55 Dealing with Unsatisfactory Printing ..............56 Chapter 8 - Specifi cations ..............58 Ilumina Specifi cations ....................58 Appendix A - Display Panel Messages ..........60 Appendix B - Menu System ..............62 Ilumina GL Users Guide 5...
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Contacting Xanté ..................81 Regulatory Information ..................81 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ..........81 FCC Declaration of Conformity ...............81 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statements ..........82 120-Volt Models ....................82 230/240-Volt Models ..................82 Industry Canada (IC) ....................83 IC Radio Interference Statements ..............83 6 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
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Physical Data ....................88 Fire and Explosion Hazard Data ..............88 Toxicological Properties ..................88 Reactivity Data ....................89 Preventive Measures ..................90 Personal Protective Equipment ...............90 Engineering Controls ................90 Spill Cleanup .....................90 Waste Disposal ..................90 Precautions ......................91 User’s Responsibility ..................91 Ilumina GL Users Guide 7...
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Emergency First Aid Procedures..............96 Toner swallowed (ingested) ..............96 Toner inhaled....................97 Toner gets in the eyes................97 Toner gets on the skin................97 Ingredients .......................97 Styrene acrylate copolymer 80-95%) ..............97 Wax (5-15%) .....................97 Pigment (3-10%) ..................97 8 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Data ..............103 Toxicological Properties ................103 Reactivity Data ....................104 Preventive Measures ..................104 Personal Protective Equipment ...............104 Engineering Controls ................104 Spill Cleanup ...................104 Waste Disposal ..................105 Precautions ....................105 User’s Responsibility ..................105 Preparation Date of MSDS ................105 Ilumina GL Users Guide 9...
Chapter 1 - Introduction Congratulations on buying a Xanté Ilumina GL Digital Color Press. Your new Ilumina is designed with advanced features to give you clear, vibrant color prints and crisp black and white pages at high speed on a range of media.
Images used in this manual may include optional features that your Ilumina does not have installed. This manual is your user’s guide (check the web site, www.xante.com, for the most up-to-date version) for your Ilumina and forms part of the overall user support...
The whole manual, individual pages, or sections may be printed. The procedure is: From the toolbar, select [File], then [Print] (or press the Ctrl + P keys on PC terminals or Apple and P keys for Mac users). Choose which pages you wish to print: 12 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Please be careful to read and understand the safety warnings in this section before operating the Ilumina. Ensure all warning and instruction labels on the product are read, understood and followed in order to prevent any risk of injury. Ilumina GL Users Guide 13...
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Do not twist, constrict, or knot the power cable as this can cause overheating which may lead to fi re or electric shock. Ensure the power socket to which the Ilumina is connected is easily accessible at all times. 14 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
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If any liquid (water, coffee, etc.) is allowed to enter the Ilumina, there is a risk of fi re. Unplug the main power cable and contact your dealer. Do not place containers containing liquid on the Ilumina as electric shock, fi re and/or injuries may occur. Ilumina GL Users Guide 15...
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Take care with toner powder. Spills should be treated with cold water and soap to help reduce risk of staining skin or clothing. Do not throw toner cartridges or image drum cartridges into a fi re as you may receive burns from a dust explosion. ◊◊◊ 16 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
(2) to close the cover completely. Ensure that the cover is securely closed. Identifying Major Components The major components of your Ilumina are identifi ed in the following graphics. 1. Paper holding arm 7. Tray 1 (paper tray) 2. Top cover (face-down stacker) 8. Control panel Ilumina GL Users Guide 17...
In particular, avoid non heat-resistant offi ce transparencies designed for use by hand with marker pens. These will melt in the fuser and cause damage. Use of transparencies that do not meet this criteria can cause non-warranty fuser and/or consumable damage. Ilumina GL Users Guide 19...
Paper Input and Output Information The following table relates paper parameters to input trays (Tray 1 to Tray 5 [numbering from the top] and MP Tray) and to output areas (Face-down stacker and Face-up stacker). 20 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
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8.66" x 4.33" 8.88" x 3.88" 9.5" x 4.13" 7.5" x 3.88" Labels A4, Letter, B5 0.004" – 0.008" MP Tray Face-up Stacker Transparencies A4, Letter 0.004 in Tray 1, MP Tray Glossy paper Face-up Stacker Ilumina GL Users Guide 21...
20 lb. (80 g/m²) standard paper, and can handle paper stocks from 17 – 57 lb. (64 – 216 g/m²). Pages printed in reading order (page 1 fi rst) will be sorted in reading order (last page on top, facing down). 22 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Loading Trays 1 TO 5 Tray 1 is used in the following example. Pull out the tray. Press the paper rear stopper tab (1) and adjust the tab to the required paper size. Adjust Rear Stopper Tab Fan Paper Ilumina GL Users Guide 23...
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Do not overfi ll the paper tray. Capacity depends on the paper type. • Do not load damaged paper. • Do not load paper of different sizes or types at the same time. Load Paper Push Tray into Ilumina Gently push the tray back into the Ilumina. 24 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Adjust the paper guides (3) to the size of the paper being used. Fan the paper to be loaded then jog the edges of the stack on a fl at surface to make it fl ush. Fan Paper Load Paper Load the paper. Ilumina GL Users Guide 25...
When the face-up stacker (1) on the left side of the Ilumina is closed (its normal position), paper is ejected to the face-down stacker on the top of the Ilumina. Face-Down Stacker Face-Up Stacker The face-up exit path is used for heavy paper (cardstock, etc.), envelopes, transparencies, and labels. 26 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
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Open the Stacker Flip Out the Support Flip out the paper support (2). Swivel out the paper support extension (3). Open Support Extension ◊◊◊ Ilumina GL Users Guide 27...
Power switch to turn off the Ilumina completely. Ready light On: indicates ready to print Flashing: indicates processing print data Off: indicates unable to receive data (offl ine) 28 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Provides additional textual or image data to supplement what is displayed on the display panel Display Panel Messages There are four types of display panel messages: • Status information • Menu (functions) information • Confi guration information • Help information Ilumina GL Users Guide 29...
(including Restart). Available to support staff to allow Ilumina confi gurations and special functions to be set. Confi guration Information Confi guration information displays Ilumina confi guration information such as internal fi rmware versions. 30 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Down-arrow button and press the latter two repeatedly until the desired menu is highlighted in the displayed list. Press the Enter button to select this menu. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow buttons repeatedly until the desired item is highlighted. Ilumina GL Users Guide 31...
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Press the Online button to exit menu mode and return to the ready to print status. Refer to “Chapter 4 - Getting Started” and to “Appendix B — Menu System” for examples of using the menus. ◊◊◊ 32 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
24in 24in 100cm 40in Ilumina Access Space Turning Off/On Turning Off Hold down the Shutdown/Restart button (1) on the control panel for at least 2 seconds to start the shutdown process. Shutdown/Restart Button On/Off Switch Ilumina GL Users Guide 33...
Ensure that the display panel indicates that the Ilumina is ready to print. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow buttons repeatedly until Print Information is highlighted. Press the Enter button to select Print Information. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow buttons repeatedly until Confi guration is highlighted. 34 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
• Ethernet—For network cable connection . Interface cables are not supplied with your Ilumina. Connecting the Parallel Interface Turn off the Ilumina and the computer. Connect a parallel cable between the Ilumina and computer. Ilumina GL Users Guide 35...
If you are connecting your Ilumina directly to a stand alone computer proceed to the section entitled “Printer Drivers.” Connecting the Network Interface Turn off the Ilumina and the computer. Connect an Ethernet cable between the Ilumina and an Ethernet hub. 36 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Ilumina. Administrator’s authority is required when installing a network connection. Using the Drivers CD For instructions on installing the drivers and other software, refer to the Software Installation booklet. ◊◊◊ Ilumina GL Users Guide 37...
(a LED lens cleaner is enclosed with each replacement toner cartridge) • if printing is showing signs of faded images, white stripes or blurred letters You can use an LED lens cleaner or dry, soft cloth for cleaning the LED heads. 40 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Move the cleaner as shown, using a clean section of the cleaner with each pass. Be careful not to damage the guards (2). Close the top cover. Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Clean the paper feed rollers if paper jams frequently occur. Ilumina GL Users Guide 41...
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Remove Tray 1 completely from the Ilumina. Remove Tray 1 Clean Paper Feed Rollers Gaining access through the gap left by Tray 1, wipe the 3 paper feed rollers (2) with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water. 42 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Return the paper guide plate to its original position and close Tray 1 side cover. Turn on the Ilumina. Turn On Ilumina Cleaning the Ilumina Casing Follow the correct steps to turn the Ilumina off. Turn Ilumina Off Clean Ilumina Exterior Casing Ilumina GL Users Guide 43...
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Wipe the Ilumina surface with a soft cloth moistened sparingly with water or neutral detergent. Use a soft, dry cloth to dry the Ilumina surface. Turn on the Ilumina. Turn on Ilumina ◊◊◊ 44 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
(to give the maximum total of fi ve). Accessory Order Information Item Part Number Duplex unit 250-100082 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) 100-100913 Additional RAM memory 512 MB 100-100713 Printer stand 250-100085 Second, third paper tray 250-100081 High capacity tray (HC) 250-100083 Ilumina GL Users Guide 45...
For the following accessories, you have to change the appropriate setting in your Ilumina driver(s): • paper tray(s) • • Duplex Unit Refer to the Printing Guide for driver setting details. ◊◊◊ 46 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Squeeze the catch (1) on Tray 1 side cover and open the cover. Open the Cover Turn Paper Guide Outward Holding it by the tab (2), turn the paper guide outward. Ilumina GL Users Guide 47...
MP Tray Side Cover: If the MP Tray is open, close it so that the side cover (1) is visible. Side Cover Open Side Cover Pull the release lever (2) and pull open the side cover. 48 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Squeeze the top cover handle (1) and open the top cover. Be careful not to touch the fuser unit because it is hot after printing. Open Top Cover Raise Drum Basket Squeeze the basket handle (2) and raise the drum basket. Ilumina GL Users Guide 49...
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Pull up the jam release levers (5) and remove the jammed paper. Jam Release Lever; Remove Jam Replace Fuser; Lock Fuser Unit Carefully replace the fuser unit into the Ilumina and turn the lock lever (6) in the direction shown to lock the fuser unit. 50 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
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Close the side cover (paper exit) and then the face-up stacker. Close Side Cover and Face-Up Stacker Replace Image Drum Basket Return the image drum basket (9) into position and check that it is locked. Ilumina GL Users Guide 51...
Close the top cover and ensure it is latched. Close Top Cover Paper Jams - Duplex Unit (If Installed) Check Duplex Unit, Paper Jam Operate the duplex cover release button (2) and open the cover. Open Cover Carefully remove any jammed paper. 52 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
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Operate the levers (3) and pull out the duplex unit. Holding the front top cover by the grip (4), push it gently inwards and raise it. Raise Front Top Cover Remove Jammed Paper Remove any jammed paper. Ilumina GL Users Guide 53...
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Remove Jammed Paper Replace Two Top Covers Replace the two top covers. Raise the front cover of the duplex unit. Raise Front Cover Replace Duplex Unit into Place Replace the duplex unit back into position. 54 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Wipe the roller with a cloth moistened with water. Your Ilumina feed rollers are wearing out. Replace the feed rollers. The media weight or type have been set Select the correct Ilumina menu settings for incorrectly.. [Media Weight] and [Media Type]. Ilumina GL Users Guide 55...
White temperature and humidity conditions. spots and lines appear in solid printing. Vertical lines The image drum Replace the image drum cartridge. appear. cartridge is damaged. The toner is low. Replace the toner cartridge. 56 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
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Glossiness is not The thickness and Set the correct value of [Media Type] uniform. type of the paper are and [Media Weight] in the menu setup incorrectly set. or set one value lighter for [Media Weight]. ◊◊◊ Ilumina GL Users Guide 57...
You can have the Ilumina ignore this error for the current print job by pressing the ONLINE button. You can access help details by pressing the HELP button. 60 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
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You can access help details by pressing the HELP button. In the display panel messages, the Xs are replaced by appropriate specifi c information such as the specifi c tray number, toner color, or media size. ◊◊◊ Ilumina GL Users Guide 61...
The remainder of the menus above are intended for more specialized usage and are not described further here. For full details of using all menus to confi gure and use the Ilumina, refer to the Network and Confi guration Guide. 62 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Toner Remaining nnn% Displays the remaining life span of xxxx toner (n.nK) as a percentage, where xxxx can be Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black. (n.nK) indicates the capacity of the toner cartridge being used. Ilumina GL Users Guide 63...
A4 Short Edge A4 Long Edge A3 Nobi A3 Wide B5 Short Edge B5 Long Edge Postcard Double Postcard Custom MP Tray Similar to values for Tray X Displays detected paper size of the MP Tray. 64 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Confi guration menu is highlighted. Press the Enter button to select this menu. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow buttons repeatedly until Print Page Count is highlighted. Press the Enter button to select this Item. Ilumina GL Users Guide 65...
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Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow buttons repeatedly until Monochrome Page is highlighted. Press the Enter button and the monochrome page count is displayed. Press the Online button to exit menu mode and return to the ready to print status. 66 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Prints all of Job Log. Error Log Execute Prints the error log. Color Profi le Execute Prints a color profi le list. List ID Check Execute Prints CMYK bars Pattern Engine Status Execute Print Menu and printer information Ilumina GL Users Guide 67...
Indicated only when Tray 2–5 Tray3 implemented. Tray4 Tray5 MP Tray Auto Tray Switch Sets the automatic tray switch function. Tray Sequence Specifi es selection order priority Down for automatic tray selection/ Paper feed tray automatic tray switch. 68 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
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User Type1 User Type2 User Type3 User Type4 User Type5 Media Sets media weight for Tray X. Auto Weight Light Medium Light Medium Medium Heavy Heavy Ultra Heavy 1 Ultra Heavy 2 Ultra Heavy 3 Ilumina GL Users Guide 69...
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Tray X. trays) Legal 14 paper Sets the length of the legal Legal 14 Legal 13.5 paper in Tray X. Change this to Legal 13.5 if that is the standard legal size in your country. 70 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
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3 – 8.3 (A) – 8.5 Sets Custom paper length (L) – 12.9" for the MP Tray. Sets for the direction perpendicular to the 76 – 210 (A) – 216 direction of paper movement. (L) – 328 mm Ilumina GL Users Guide 71...
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If a paper size or type in a tray is not Mismatching matched to that of the print data, use paper from this tray instead of the specifi ed tray. Do Not Use Makes the MP tray unavailable in auto tray selection/switching. 72 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Stop: the Ilumina stops printing and goes offl ine. Jam Recovery ON: continues printing the job, including any jammed pages, once the jam has been cleared. OFF: Cancels a job including the page currently jammed. Ilumina GL Users Guide 73...
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+/– 2 mm at +/- During the fl ip-side printing .25 mm intervals. of duplex printing, adjusts the location of the whole printing image (0.25 mm, 0.01" interval) parallel to the direction of paper movement (i.e. vertically). 74 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
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Decrement setting when a white horizontal dotted line or a snowy image occurs in highcoverage print portions. Increment setting when a faded image occurs. Ilumina GL Users Guide 75...
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Set to produce idling of a drum before printing in order to reduce horizontal white lines. This shortens image drum life. Hex Dump Execute Prints out the data received from the host PC in hexadecimal code. 76 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Ensure that the display panel indicates that the Ilumina is ready to print. Enter menu mode by pressing either the Up-arrow or Down-arrow button and press them repeatedly until the Menus menu is highlighted. Press the Enter button to select this menu. Ilumina GL Users Guide 77...
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Press the Enter button to select this value. Check that an asterisk (*) appears beside the chosen size. Press the Online button to exit menu mode and return to the ready to print status. ◊◊◊ 78 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Xanté Authorized Service Providers For the most comprehensive, up-to-date listing of Xanté authorized Service Centers in the United States and Canada: • In the U.S. go to www.xante.com. • In Canada and the U.S., call 1-800-926-8393 Xanté Contact Locations Xanté Corporation Xanté...
Xanté Authorized Service Centers For the most comprehensive, up-to-date listing of Xanté Authorized Service Centers in Latin America: • Consult our web site www.xante.com. • In Spanish-speaking countries, contact the Latin America Service Coordinator at Xanté’s Corporate Headquarters at 1-800-926-8393 Xanté...
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ilumina GL Users Guide 81...
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 82 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Your Ilumina Digital Color Press has been carefully designed to give you years of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the press. Ilumina GL Users Guide 83...
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• Do not connect this product to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Please contact Xanté at 1-800-926-8393 or www.xante.com for more information. • Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on the back of the press.
120 (110 to 127) VAC; 60 Hz, ±2Hz 230 (220 to 240) VAC; 50 Hz, ±2Hz Power Standby: 1300 W max.; average 200 W Operating: 1500 W max.; average 750 W Power Cord*: 15-amp, shielded Ilumina GL Users Guide 85...
Remove person to fresh air. If necessary, seek medical attention. Toner Gets in the Eyes. Flush eyes with large quantities of cool water for 15 minutes, keeping the eyelids open with fi ngers. If necessary, seek medical attention. 86 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
OSHA: Carbon black is designated hazardous according to OSHA 29 CFR 910.1200. Reproductive Toxicity: Not available. Teratogenicity: Not available. Mutagenicity: Not available. Names of Toxicologically Synergistic Products: Not available. Reactivity Data Stability: Stable in general. Ilumina GL Users Guide 89...
Wear protective gear: dust respirator mask, leather gloves, safety goggles. Vacuum or sweep the material into a bag or other sealed container, then wipe up remainder with a wet cloth. Waste Disposal • Prevent release of material into natural waters and sewers. 90 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Hot water makes toner harder to remove. Ingredients Styrene acrylate copolymer 80-95%) CAS#: Confi dential. OSHA PEL: Not listed. ACGIH TLV: Not listed. LD50: Not Available. LC50: Not Available. Wax (5-15%) CAS#: Confi dential. 92 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Minimal fi re hazard. Large quantities may cause risk of dust explosion. Flash Point (Method Used): Not applicable. Flammable Limits Lower Explosive Limit: Not applicable. Upper Explosive Limit: Not applicable. Ilumina GL Users Guide 93...
Name of Toxicoligically Synergistic Products: Not available. Reactivity Data Stability: Stable in general. Materials to Avoid: None. Polymerization: Will not occur. Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: Combustion products include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Incompatibility: Avoid exposure to strong oxidizers. 94 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Large amounts must be passed to a licensed waste contractor. Precautions Precautions for Handling: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with eyes. Keep away from excessive heat, sparks and open fl ames. Ilumina GL Users Guide 95...
Emergency First Aid Procedures Toner swallowed (ingested) If possible, rinse out mouth and give several glasses of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If symptoms persist, see medical attention. 96 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Cool the container with water spray. Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide. Also produces carbon dioxide. Toxicological Properties Routes of Entry: Inhalation, Ingestion, Eyes, Skin. Effects of Acute Exposure: Not applicable. Effects of Chronic Exposure: Not applicable. 98 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Protective Gloves and/or Eye Protection: Not normally required. For large spills, use leather gloves and safety goggles during cleanup. Engineering Controls Ventilation: Outside of normal ventilation, not normally required. Other Protective Equipment and/or Hygienic Practices: None. Ilumina GL Users Guide 99...
Precautions for Storage: Keep out of reach of children. Keep container closed. Store at room temperature. Keep away from strong oxidizers. Other Precautions: None. Shipping Information Special Shipping Information: Non hazardous. UN Number: None. Hazards Class: None. 100 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
Remove person to fresh air. If necessary, seek medical Remove person to fresh air. Seek medical attention. Toner gets in the eyes. Flush eyes with large quantities of cool water for 15 minutes, keeping the eyelids open with fi ngers. If necessary, seek medical attention. Ilumina GL Users Guide 101...
22% of the rats in the middle (4 mg/m3) exposure group. No pulmonary change was reported in the lowest (1 mg/m3) exposure group, the most relevant level to potential human exposures. Exposure Limits (ACGIH TLV): Ilumina GL Users Guide 103...
Ventilation: Outside of normal ventilation, not normally required. Other Protective Equipment and/or Hygienic Practices: None. Spill Cleanup Small Spills 1. Remove sources of ignition. 2. Carefully clean up the spill with a wet cloth, avoiding inhalation of fi ne dust. Large Spills 104 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
It is your responsibility to use this information to develop appropriate work practice guidelines and employee instructional programs for your operation. Preparation Date of MSDS Date: May 1, 2005 Prepared by: Xanté Corporation Engineering Services Department Ilumina GL Users Guide 105...
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2800 Dauphin Street, Suite 100, Mobile, AL 36606-2400, USA. Inbound and Outbound calls may be monitored for training and customer satisfaction purposes. Phone: 251-473-6502; Fax: 251-473- 6503. http://www.xante.com ◊◊◊ 1/26/ 106 Ilumina GL Users Guidebb...
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