User’s Guide ValueJet 1304
Safety instructions
12 AP-75780 - Revision 1.3
1.2 Managing VOCs
When Mutoh printers with (low)-Solvent inks are used, volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) will be released.
In order to protect human health and environment, VOCs must be managed. This
means VOCs need to be controlled and compliance with all local, state and federal
environmental, occupational health and safety regulations on VOCs in the atmosphere
and in the workplace is needed.
The amount of released VOCs depends on multiple factors: room volume, unforced
ventilation, print mode, number of printers in the room, heaters settings, kind of media,
use of extra dryers, print production ...
Because of differences in local regulations and working conditions, it is recommended
to consult a local consultancy agency to determine the regulations involved. An
acknowledged laboratory can determine the total amount of released VOCs in the
atmosphere and in the workplace. Consequently they can determine if forced
ventilation for occupational health and air pollution control devices are needed. An
engineering firm could be consulted on the installation of the ventilation system where
prints are produced, handled and stored.
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