Selecting a Place for the Printer
The main consideration in selecting a good location for the printer is
placing the printer close enough to your computer for
Also remember the following:
Plug the printer into a grounded outlet, and do not use an adapter
plug. Make sure the power switch on the printer's left side is off
before plugging in
Avoid using electrical outlets
Accidentally turning off a switch
in your computer's memory and disrupt printing.
Avoid using
electrical machines or appliances. These can cause disruptive power
fluctuations.
Keep your printer and computer away from base units for cordless
telephones.
Protect the printer from direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, and
dust. Make sure that it is not close to a heater or other heat source.
If you are going to use
enough space around the printer so that the paper has an unobstructed
path into and out of the printer. There are three common methods of
arranging a printer and continuous-feed paper:
Using a printer stand with the paper stacked behind it. (Because of
cable, it is usually best for the paper that feeds into
the
be stacked somewhat behind the printer instead of directly beneath
it.)
Putting
printer on a desk or table and stacking
the
the printer.
Using a desk or table as a stand, with the printer near the back edge
and the paper on
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floor or on a shelf.
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are controlled by wall switches.
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