Installation guide

Space Requirements2
Space Requirements
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On a hard, flat, stable, level (±1° or less slant
at any point around the machine) surface.
Direct sunlight. Heating and cooling sources,
wind, and dust.
Close to an easily accessible grounded
power supply (on an exclusively dedicated
power outlet) that meets printer
specifications. Near your computer. At the
length 2 m (6.5') or less for an IEEE 1284
bidirectional parallel connection.
A connection to the same electrical circuit as
high-current machines. Noise-generating
equipment, such as an air conditioner or
copier, and strong magnetic or
electromagnetic fields, such as a
refrigerator.
With enough space to allow adequate
ventillation and easy servicing.
Small, loose metal parts, such as paper clips
and staples.
With an ambient temperature range of 10°–
35° C (50°–95° F) and temperature gradient
of 10° C (50° F) per hour or less.
Water, water pipes, liquid (drink) containers,
and corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as
ammonia.
With relative humidity range of 15%–85%
(noncondensing) and humidity gradient of
20% per hour or less.
Excessive vibration.
At an altitude of 0–2,500 m (0–8,202’). Open flames or items that can easily burn.
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