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Setting Up the STAR
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LaserPrinter4
The factthat you'renow readingthismanualshowsthat you'vegot at least
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as openingthe cartoncontainingyournew StarLaserPrinter4.This chapter
will help you to unpackthe printer,set it up, and get it running.
First, though,you shouldmake somepreparations.You may alreadyhave
decidedon the printer'snew location.Whetheryou have or have not, run
throughthis checklistof nquirements:
Environmentalcontrol
The printer and toner cartridge should never be exposed to strong
sunshineor otherdirectheatsources.It shouldalsobelocatedawayfmm
air conditioningducts, dust and fumes. Excessivemoisture should be
avoided,such as humidityin excess of 80% or less than 20%. If it is
comfortablefor you,then it will be comfortablefor yourprinter.
A large,strongtable or stand
Theprinterweighsapprox.22.51bs (lOkg)andmustbe firmlysupported.
Also, the printer will need more room than it takes up in the shipping
cation,becausethepapertray willextendforwardfmm thefront;soplan
for a spaceat least 2 x 3.2 ft (0.6m?.
A three-prongedoutlet
The outlet shouldbe no more than
8
feet
(2.5m)
from the printer (the
lengthof the power cord),preferablyone shieldedfrom ~wer fluctua-
tions.In any case,no motor-drivenapplianceshouldbe connectedto the
same outlet,to avoidinterfacewith the printer'soperations.
A fresh toner cartridge(product#EP-L)
Paper
A package of 16-201b(60-135@n~ photocopierpaper is best to start
with;however,theprintercanusethickerpaper,as wellas specialmedia,
such as envelopesand transparentsheets.
Someone to help you lift the printer from the carton to its new
location.
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