Canon Imagerunner 2318 User Guide

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Legal Limitations on the Usage of Your Product 
and the Use of Images
Using your product to scan, print or otherwise reproduce certain documents, and 
the use of such images as scanned, printed or otherwise reproduced by your 
product, may be prohibited by law and may result in criminal and/or civil liability.
A non-exhaustive list of these documents is set forth below. This list is intended to 
be a guide only. If you are uncertain about the legality of using your product to 
scan, print or...

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 Important Safety Instructions
Please read these “Important Safety Instructions” thoroughly before operating the 
machine. As these instructions are intended to prevent injury to the user or other 
persons or destruction of property, always pay attention to these instructions. Also, 
since it may result in unexpected accidents or injuries, do not perform any 
operation unless otherwise specified in the manual. Improper operation or use of 
this machine could result in personal injury and/or damage...

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CAUTION
•Do not install the machine in unstable locations, such as unsteady platforms or 
inclined floors, or in locations subject to excessive vibrations, as this may cause the 
machine to fall or tip over, resulting in personal injury.
•Never block the ventilation slots and louvers on the machine. These openings are 
provided for proper ventilation of working parts inside the machine. Blocking these 
openings can cause the machine to overheat. Never place the machine on a soft 
surface, such as a...

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CAUTION
•Do not use power supplies with voltages other than those specified herein, as this 
may result in a fire or electrical shock.
•Always grasp the power plug when disconnecting the power cord. Pulling on the 
power cord may expose or snap the core wire, or otherwise damage the power cord. 
If the power cord is damaged, this could cause current to leak, resulting in a fire or 
electrical shock.
•Leave sufficient space around the power plug so that it can be unplugged easily. If 
objects are...

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CAUTION
•Do not place heavy objects on the machine, as they may tip over and fall resulting in 
personal injury.
•Close the feeder/platen cover gently to avoid catching your hands, as this may result 
in personal injury.
•Do not press down hard on the feeder/platen cover when using the platen glass to 
make copies of thick books. Doing so may damage the platen glass and result in 
personal injury.
•Do not touch the finisher while the machine is printing, as this may result in personal 
injury.
•Do...

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•Turn OFF the control panel power switch for safety when the machine will not be 
used for a long period of time, such as overnight. Also, turn OFF the main power 
switch, and disconnect the power cord for safety when the machine will not be used 
for an extended period of time, such as during consecutive holidays.
•The laser beam can be harmful to human bodies. Since radiation emitted inside the 
product is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the 
laser beam cannot...

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Maintenance and Inspections
WARNING
•When cleaning the machine, first turn OFF the main power switch, and then 
disconnect the power cord. Failure to observe these steps may result in a fire or 
electrical shock.
•Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet regularly, and clean the area 
around the base of the power plug’s metal pins and the power outlet with a dry cloth 
to ensure that all dust and grime is removed. If the power cord is connected for a long 
period of time in a damp, dusty, or...

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CAUTION
•The fixing unit, the duplex unit, and their surroundings inside the machine may 
become hot during use. When removing jammed paper or when inspecting the inside 
of the machine, do not touch the fixing unit, the duplex unit, and their surroundings, 
as doing so may result in burns.
•When removing jammed paper or replacing the toner cartridge, take care not to allow 
the toner to come into contact with your hands or clothing, as this will dirty your 
hands or clothing. If they become dirty,...

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Consumables
WARNING
•Do not burn or throw used toner cartridges into open flames, as this may cause the 
toner remaining inside the cartridges to ignite, resulting in burns or a fire.
•Do not store toner cartridges or paper in places exposed to open flames, as this may 
cause the toner or paper to ignite, resulting in burns or a fire.
•When discarding used toner cartridges, put the cartridges into a bag to prevent the 
toner remaining inside the cartridges from scattering, and then dispose of them...

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