Miscellaneous
•Be sure not to lift the printer by paper outlet or head cover. If you do so, these parts may break, or the printer may fall and this may cause injury.
Miscellaneous
Precautions
Safety
•Operate the printer using the power source specified in “Specifications” on page 59.
•Be careful not to damage the AC power cord by placing or dropping heavy objects on it; it is dangerous to use the printer with a damaged AC power cord.
•If you do not intend to use the printer for a long time, disconnect the AC power cord.
•Unplug the AC power cord by grasping the plug, not the cable itself.
•Do not disassemble the printer.
•Do not remove the cover. There is a danger of electric shock from the internal parts.
•Be careful not to spill water or other liquids on the printer, or to allow combustible or metallic material to enter the cabinet. If used with foreign matter in the cabinet, the printer is liable to fail, or present a risk of fire or electric shock.
•Ventilation holes are provided to prevent the printer from overheating. Be careful not to obstruct them with other printers or by covering the printer with a cloth, etc.
•If the printer malfunctions or if a foreign body falls into the cabinet, disconnect the AC power cord immediately and consult your dealer.
Handling the Printer
When handling the printer for assembly and so on, pay attention to the following:
•The printer is heavy. When lifting the printer, be careful not to hurt your back.
•When lifting the printer, put your hands under the bottom of the printer from both sides and pick it up horizontally.
•When putting the printer down, put the back feet of the printer first, and then put the front feet down slowly.
Installation
The printer is a precision instrument which contains liquid ink.
•Place the printer in a location which meets the following conditions:
–10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) temperature and 20 to 80% humidity
–horizontal (within ±2.0°) and stable
•If you place the printer on a slanted surface, the printer may not print correctly because the ink will spray out at an angle.
•To protect the printer from damage, place it:
–Away from slippery surfaces
–Away from mechanical vibration
–Away from excessive dust
–Away from extremely hot or cold wind
–Away from direct or excessive sunlight
–Away from water or other liquids.
–Do not cover the printer with a cloth, etc. and place it in a location with good ventilation.
•Place the printer so that the four feet of the printer are on a flat surface. If you place the printer at a slant, the paper may not feed correctly.
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