Important Safety Instructions
Your OKIDATA printer has been carefully designed to give you years of safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, however, there are a few basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the unit:
•Read the setup and operating instructions in this manual carefully. Be sure to save it for future reference.
•Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on the printer.
•Unplug the printer before you clean it. Use only a damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
•Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. If you put it on something unsteady, it might fall and be damaged; if you place it on a soft surface, such as a rug, sofa, or bed, the vents may be blocked, causing it to overheat.
•To protect your printer from overheating, make sure no openings on the printer are blocked. Do not put the printer on or near a heat source, such as a radiator or heat register. If you put the printer in any kind of enclosure, make sure it is well ventilated.
•Do not use your printer near water, or spill liquid of any kind into it.
•Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on the back of the printer. If you are not sure, check with your dealer or with your local power company.
•Your printer has a grounded,
•The printer must be installed near a power outlet which will remain easily accessible.
•To avoid damaging the power cord, do not put anything on it or place it where it will be walked on. If the cord be- comes damaged or frayed, replace it immediately.
•The use of an extension cord or power strip with this printer is not recommended or authorized. Check building codes and insurance requirements before using an exten- sion cord or power strip. If you are using an extension cord or power strip with the printer, make sure that the total of the amperes required by all of the equipment on the extension is less than the extension’s rating. Generally, the