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perform printer installations using the recommended guidelines and ensure a proper
printer ground is present.
b) 3-Prong to 2-Prong Adapters
- Do not attach a 3-prong adapter to a 2-prong or non-grounded electrical outlet just for
the purpose of supplying power to the printer – call an
electrician immediately and correct the power source problem.
Bypassing the ground connection enables a free floating
ground to exist at the printer which is not only dangerous to
the operator but will likely result in imaging output problems.
c) Non-Grounded Conditioners/Regulators
- Never connect a line conditioner or power regulator to
an ungrounded power source – this can be dangerous to
the equipment and operator. See b. above.
DISCLAIMER:
This technical bulletin has been provided as an aid to assist the
customer/technician/authorized service provider, or electrician in solving a very specific
issue regarding grounding related problems on the NovaJet 800/KODAK 4800 series
printers as detailed above. This document is not intended to assist with other electrical
or equipment issues, nor does it supersede any regional electrical code regulations or
ordinances. For grounding related problems on the printer it is strongly suggested for the
customer to consult a regionally certified electrician for advice/assistance.
i.e. Some technicians install line adapters which have a ground
lead, then attach a wire between the ground lead and the
receptacle box housing (i.e. screw) or other fixed point.
Installation of these types of adapters provides an extremely
unreliable ground, is dangerous to the operator and equipment,
and should never be considered a solution.
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