Before You Begin; Power Requirements - Printronix ProLine 5 Series Manual

Before You Begin

Read this chapter carefully before installing and operating the printer.
The printer is easy to install, but for your safety, and to protect valuable
equipment, perform all the procedures in this chapter in the order presented.

Power Requirements

The printer must be connected to a power outlet that supplies 88 to 135 Volts AC
or 178 to 270 Volts AC at 47 to 63 Hz. The printer automatically senses and
adjusts itself to conform to the correct voltage range.
Primary circuit protection is provided by the power switch, which is also a circuit
breaker. Consult an electrician if printer operation affects local electrical lines.
See Appendix A for additional power specifications.
IMPORTANT
It is recommended that printer power be supplied from a separate
AC circuit protected at 10 amperes for 120 volts or 5 amperes for
!
230 volts at 50 or 60 Hertz.
2–2 Setting Up the Printer