Requirements; Environmental Requireme - Ricoh Aficio 401 Operating Instructions Manual

SETTING UP THE PRINTER
Before you can use the machine as a printer you must make sure that you
have met all of the environmental and electrical requirements. You must
also connect the machine to your host computer using the parallel, serial, or
optional Ethernet or Token Ring connection. Make sure that you have all of
the cables, connectors, and electrical outlets necessary to attach the ma-
chine to your host computer or network.
Printer to the Host" section in this chapter for further information.
Environmental Requirements
The location of the machine is important as environmental conditions can
greatly affect the printer performance.
setting up the machine:
Set up the machine in an easily accessible area with temperatures be-
tween 50 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 30 degrees Centigrade)
with a relative humidity of 15 to 90 percent, not higher than 6600 feet
(2000 meters) above sea level.
Place the printer in a large well ventilated room with an air turnover of
more than 30 cubic meters, per hour, per person.
Make sure that the machine is level in an area with little or no vibration
and with a minimum clearance of 720 mm above, 20 mm on each side,
130 mm to the rear, and a comfortable working area in the front.
Place the machine in an area with the least amount of dust, and keep
the machine out of direct sunlight.
Attempt to keep users from placing any items on top of the printer.
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CAUTION:
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Do not place the machine directly below an air condition-
ing or heating vent, sudden temperature changes can
cause condensation within the machine.

REQUIREMENTS

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