INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
■Environment
CAUTION
•Avoid placing the printer on or in locations which are unstable or not level. Such locations may cause the printer to fall down or fall over. This type of situation presents a danger of personal injury or damage to the printer. ................................................................
•Avoid locations with humidity or dust and dirt. If dust or dirt become attached to the power plug, clean the plug to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock.....................................................
•Avoid locations near radiators, heaters, or other heat sources, or locations near flammable items, to avoid the danger of fire. ..........
•To keep the printer cool and facilitate changing of parts and maintenance, allow access space as shown below.
Leave adequate space, especially around the rear cover, to allow air to be properly ventilated out of the printer. ................................
30 cm (11.8 inches)
20 cm (7.9 inches)
45 cm (17.7 inches)
45 cm (17.9 inches)
60 cm (23.6 inches)
Other precautions
•Adverse environmental conditions may affect the safe operation and performance of the printer. Install in an
a site for the printer.
. Avoid locations near a window or with exposure to direct
sunlight.
. Avoid locations with vibrations.
. Avoid locations with drastic temperature fluctuations.
. Avoid locations with direct exposure to hot or cold air.
. Avoid poorly ventilated locations.
. Ammonia or other harmful fumes. (If you are planning to fumigate the room, or make liberal use of insecticide, remove
the printer first!)
. Low air pressure, e.g., located more than 2000 meters (6500 feet) above sea level.
•The printer will work best if it is installed in a location that is:
. Near the computer
If the parallel interface is used to connect the printer to the computer, the connecting cable should be shielded type and not be longer than 3 meters (10 feet).
. Level and well supported
Place the printer on a steady table or desk. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The printer may fall, causing injury, or serious damage to the printer.
