Epson MTX 1345 Operator's Manual page 3

Important Safety Instructions
Your MTX 1345 printer has been carefully designed to give you years of safe,
reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment, however, there are a few
basic precautions you should take to avoid hurting yourself or damaging the
unit:
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Read the setup and operating instructions in this manual carefully. Be sure
to save it for future reference.
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Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on the printer itself.
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Unplug the printer before you clean it. Use only a damp cloth -- do not use
a liquid or aerosol cleaner.
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Place your printer on a firm, solid surface. If you put it on something
unsteady, it might fall and be damaged. If you place it on a soft surface,
such as a rug, sofa, or bed, the vents may be blocked, causing it to
overheat.
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To protect your printer from overheating, make sure no openings on the
printer are blocked. Don't put the printer on or near a heat source, such as
a radiator or heat register. If you put the printer in any kind of enclosure,
make sure it is well ventilated.
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Do not use your printer near water, or spill liquid of any kind into it.
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Be certain that your power source matches the rating listed on the back of
the printer. If you're not sure, check with your dealer or with your local
power company.
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Your printer has a grounded, 3-prong plug as a safety feature, and it will
only fit into a grounded outlet. If you can't plug it in, chances are you have
a non-grounded outlet; contact an electrician to have it replaced with a
grounded outlet. Do not use an adapter to defeat the grounding.
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To avoid damaging the power cord, don't put anything on it or place it
where it will be walked on. If the cord becomes damaged or frayed, replace
it immediately.
Important Safety Instructions
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If you're using an extension cord or power strip with the printer, make sure
that the total of amperes required by all of the equipment on the extension
is less than the extension's rating. Generally, the total ratings of all
equipment plugged into any one power line should not exceed 15 amperes.
Don't exceed this unless you know that the power line your equipment is
plugged into has a rating above 15 amperes.
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Aside from the routine maintenance described in this handbook, don't try to
service the printer yourself; opening the cover may expose you to shocks or
other hazards. Don't make any adjustments other than those outlined in the
manual -- you might cause damage requiring extensive repair work.
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If anything happens that indicates your printer is not working properly or
has been damaged, unplug it immediately and contact MTX for service.
These are some of the things to look for:
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The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.
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Liquid has been spilled into the housing, or the printer has been exposed
to water.
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The printer has been dropped or its cabinet has been damaged.
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The printer doesn't function normally when you're following the operating
instructions.
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