Top Page > Hardware Guide > Setting Up the Printer > Place to Install

Place to Install

The printer's location should be carefully chosen because environmental conditions greatly affect its performance.

Do not use any frequencies other than those that match the specifications shown. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.

Do not use any power sources other than those that match the specifications shown in “Safety Information”. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.

Do not use multi-socket adaptors. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.

Do not use extension cords. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.

Do not use power cords that are damaged, broken, or modified. Also, do not use power cords that have been trapped under heavy objects, pulled hard, or bent severely. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.

Touching the prongs of the power cable's plug with anything metallic constitutes a fire and electric shock hazard.

The supplied power cord is for use with this machine only. Do not use it with other appliances. Doing so could result in fire, electric shock, or injury.

It is dangerous to handle the power cord plug with wet hands. Doing so could result in electric shock.

If the power cord is damaged and its inner wires are exposed or broken, contact your service representative for a replacement. Use of damaged power cords could result in fire or electric shock.

Be sure to locate the machine as close as possible to a wall outlet. This will allow easy disconnection of the power cord in the event of an emergency.

Do not use flammable sprays or solvents in the vicinity of this machine. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.

Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. Otherwise a fire or an electric shock might occur.

Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. If it topples over, an injury might occur.

Make sure the room where you are using the machine is well ventilated and spacious. Good ventilation is especially important when the machine is used heavily.

Be sure to disconnect the plug from the wall outlet and clean the prongs and the area around the prongs at least once a year. Allowing dust to build up on the plug constitutes a fire hazard.

Machine sound levels exceeding [Sound Power Level (Black and White)] > 63 dB (A) are not suitable for desk work environments, so place the machine in another room.

When new, electrical devices containing volatile materials will normally release emissions into the air of their vicinity. For this reason, for the first few days after installation of a new device, strong ventilation inside the room where it is placed is necessary.

Space Required for Installation

The recommended (or minimum) space requirements are as follows:

Printer illustration

Optimum Environmental Conditions

Permissible and recommended temperature and humidity ranges are as follows:

Illustration of optimum environmental conditions

White area: Permissible Range
Blue area: Recommended Range

The printer must be level within 3 mm, 0.2" from both front to rear and left to right.
When you use this printer for a long time in a confined space without good ventilation, you may detect an odd smell. To keep the workplace comfortable, we recommend you keep it well ventilated.

Environments to Avoid

Do not use the printer in the following environments:

Areas exposed to direct sunlight or strong light
Dusty areas
Areas with corrosive gases
Areas that are excessively cold, hot, or humid
Areas directly exposed to currents of hot, cold, or room-temperature air from air conditioners
Areas directly exposed to radiant heat from heaters
Locations near air conditioners, heaters, or humidifiers
Locations near other electronic equipment
Locations subject to frequent strong vibration

Power Source

Connect the power cord to a power source of the following specification:

(mainly Europe and Asia)
220 - 240 V, 50/ 60 Hz, 6 A or more

(mainly North America)
120 V, 60 Hz, 11 A or more