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MX-M260/M310/M260N/M310N  NOTE FOR SERVICING - ii

Do not install the machine at the following sites.

1) Place of high temperature, high humidity, low temperature, low

humidity, place under an extreme change in temperature and
humidity.

Paper may get damp and form dews inside the machine, causing
paper jam or copy dirt. 

For operating and storing conditions, refer to the specifications
described later. 

2) Place of much vibrations

It may cause a breakdown.

3) Poorly ventilated place

An electro-static type copier will produce ozone inside it.

The quantity of ozone produced is designed to a low level so as not
to affect human bodies. However, continuous use of such a
machine may produce a smell of ozone. Install the machine in a
well ventilated place, and ventilate occasionally. 

4) Place of direct sunlight.

Plastic parts and ink may be deformed, discolored, or may undergo
qualitative change.

It may cause a breakdown or copy dirt.

5) Place which is full of organic gases such as ammonium

The organic photoconductor (OPC) drum used in the machine may
undergo qualitative change due to organic gases such as ammo-
nium.

Installation of this machine near a diazo-type copier may result in
dirt copy.

6) Place of much dust

When dusts enter the machine, it may cause a breakdown or copy
dirt. 

7) Place near a wall

Some machine require intake and exhaust of air.

If intake and exhaust of air are not properly performed, copy dirt or
a breakdown may be resulted. 

8) Unstable or slant surface

If the machine drops or fall down, it may cause an injury or a break-
down. 

If there are optional paper desk and the copier desk specified, it is
recommendable to use them.

When using the optional desk, be sure to fix the adjuster and lock
the casters. 

When repairing or replacing, be sure to observe the following items.

1) When repairing or replacing the LSU, be sure to disconnect the

power plug from the power outlet.

2) When repairing or replacing the LSU, follow the procedures

described in this Service Manual.

3) When checking the operations after repairing the LSU, keep all the

parts including the cover installed and perform the operation
check.

4) Do not modify the LSU.

5) When visually checking the inside of the machine for the operation

check, be careful not to allow laser beams to enter the eyes.

If the above precaution is neglected or an undesignated work is per-
formed, safety may not be assured.