Connecting the Power Cord
This section explains how to connect the power cord to the printer. Refer to
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"Important Safety Instructions," on p. xv before connecting the printer.
Connecting the Power Cord
WARNING
Do not scratch, break or work on the power cord. Do not place heavy items on
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the cord, pull on the cord, or bend the cord excessively. Electrical current may
flow out from damaged parts of the cord, causing fire or electrical shock.
Do not place the cord near any heating appliance. This can melt the cord
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insulation, causing fires or electrical shock.
Do not plug in or unplug the electrical cord if your hands are wet. Doing so may
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cause electrical shock.
Do not connect an excessive number of appliances to a single outlet. Doing so
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may cause fire or electrical shock.
Do not coil or tie knots in the electrical cord. Doing so may cause fire or
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electrical shock.
Make sure the plug is fully inserted into the power outlet. If the plug is not fully
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inserted, fires and electrical shock can result.
Do not use any electrical cables other than the supplied cord. Doing so may
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cause fire or electrical shock.
In principle, you should not connect the printer using an extension cord or
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connect too many appliances to a single power outlet. However, if there is no
choice but to use an extension cord or connect multiple appliances to a single
power outlet, it is the responsibility of the user to take care of the following
cautions. If these points are not followed correctly, as fire or electrical shock
may result.
- Do not connect one extension cord to another.
- Make sure that the voltage rating of the power plug for the product you are
- Use an extension cord that can carry an electrical current sufficiently larger
- When you use an extension cord, untie the cord binding, and insert the power
- Periodically check that the extension cord is not overly warm.
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Connecting the Power Cord
using is the same as the voltage printed on the rating label (Detailed on the
rear surface of the product).
than the electrical current requirements shown on the rating label of the printer
(Detailed on the rear surface of the product).
plug completely into the extension cord outlet to ensure a firm connection
between the power cord and the extension cord.