Choosing A Place For The Printer - Epson LQ-1050 User Manual

Choosing a Place for the Printer

There are several important things to consider when selecting a
place to set up your printer. Keep the following in mind:
Place the printer on a flat, hard, stable surface. A soft surface,
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such as a padded counter or carpeted area, will block the
ventilation slots and may cause overheating.
Place the printer close enough to the computer for the printer
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cable to reach.
Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for easy
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printer operation and maintenance, and for unrestricted flow of
air around the printer.
Use a grounded outlet; do not use an adapter plug.
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Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive
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heat, moisture, or dust.
Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic
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timers. Accidental interruption of power can wipe out
information in both your computer's memory and in your
printer's memory.
Avoid using outlets that share a circuit with large motors or
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electrical appliances; this could cause fluctuations in line
voltage.
Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of
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electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or the base
units of cordless telephones.
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