Presto Printing Mailbox User Guide Part number: Q6081-90003 Second edition: 01/2008 HD1G6030156...
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4. Unplug this product from wall outlets before or omissions contained herein. cleaning. Presto Services Inc. shall not be liable for 5. Do not install or use this product near water incidental or consequential damages in or when you are wet.
The fastest way to do so is on the Internet at www.presto.com. If you do not have access to the Internet, a family member or friend can set it up for you at www.presto.com. Or, you can call Presto toll free at 1(800)919-3199.
. Grasp mailbox as shown . . . iii . Pull entire assembly out of the box, onto the table . Be sure you have all the items below: Presto Printing Mailbox Quick Start Guide Sample plain Power cord and adapter Ink Cartridge 8 .5"...
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B . Remove the bag, tape and plastic film from the printer . C . Remove the two orange inserts where shown below . Setup...
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Activate your Presto Service To receive email, photos and PDF documents, you need to activate your Presto Service . Hint: If you received the Printing Mailbox as a gift, your friend or family member may already have done this for you .
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. B . (Optional) If you want to locate a telephone in the same location as the Printing Mailbox, you can plug it into the other jack on the rear of the Mailbox labeled "2-EXT" .
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Printing Mailbox . . . E . . . .and plug the power cord into an electrical outlet . The Printing Mailbox will now perform a system check . When the blue light stops blinking, the check is complete .
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B . Pull the pink tab to remove the tape from the cartridge . The Printing Mailbox must be plugged in before inserting the ink cartridge C . Open the cover . Be sure to push the cover gently until it stays up .
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. If it says "Action Required", please follow the steps on the printed sheet to complete the setup process . Your Presto Printing Mailbox connects to the Presto Service at scheduled times throughout the day . Please keep your...
(note: PDF is a type of electronic document . For more info, see Appendix, page 26) . Whenever your Printing Mailbox receives and prints a message, it plays the Presto musical tune to alert you . You can change the volume of the tune using the "Volume" buttons –...
The "Paper" light blinks when the Printing Mailbox is out of paper . Use only plain paper (8 .5 x 11”) in the Presto Printing Mailbox . Do not use any other type of paper such as cards, envelopes, photo paper, or transparencies .
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Insert the stack into the tray and slide it forward until it stops . Close the top cover . NOTE: If the "Paper" light continues to blink, check that the top cover is closed properly . Pull out the paper tray extender and then flip it open . Using the Presto Printing Mailbox...
The Printing Mailbox must be connected to power before you can replace the ink cartridge . Check that the "Ready" light at the right corner of the Printing Mailbox is lit before changing the ink cartridge . NOTE: If you install a used ink cartridge, the "Low on Ink" warning feature will not be available because the ink level is unknown .
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Remove the new ink cartridge from the pouch . Pull the pink tab to remove the tape from the new ink cartridge . CAUTION: Do not touch the copper colored area on the cartridge . Using the Presto Printing Mailbox...
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Place the new ink cartridge in the empty slot . Push the top part of the cartridge forward until it clicks into place . Close the top cover .
Troubleshooting This section provides information about how to resolve potential issues with your Presto Printing Mailbox, and tips to keep it running smoothly . Issue: Blue light is not on Problem Solution Printing Mailbox is not • Check that the power cord and adapter receiving power .
. • If the "Ink" light continues to blink after replacing the ink cartridge with a new one, contact Presto technical support . See Service and Support on page 25 . Issue: "Ink" light is on continuously Problem Solution Estimated amount of Install a new ink cartridge .
Printing Mailbox by opening the jam panel as shown below . CAUTION: Clearing a paper jam from the front of the Presto Printing Mailbox can damage the print mechanism . Always access and clear paper jams through the rear jam panel .
If the lights still blink, contact customer support at 1(800)919-3199 . NOTE: Remember, even if this unstalls the ink cartridge mechanism, the Presto Printing Mailbox may not print anything until its next scheduled dial-in time . Issue: Page is blank Problem Solution Ink cartridge is empty .
Tip: If you have a DSL phone line, you will need to use a line filter with the Printing Mailbox (available from your DSL provider) . Tip: Take the Presto Printing Mailbox with you when you move! All you need to do is plug it into the power and phone line at the new location—no other setup is required .
Do not use any type of cleaning solution . Household cleaners and detergents may damage the finish . Do not clean the interior of the Printing Mailbox . Keep all fluids away from the interior . Cleaning the ink cartridge contacts You may need to clean the ink cartridge contacts if the Printing Mailbox does not print even though there is ink in the cartridge .
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(do not clean) CAUTION: Do not use any cleaners or alcohol to clean the ink cartridge contacts . These can damage the ink cartridge or the Presto Printing Mailbox . Allow the ink cartridge to dry for approximately ten minutes before putting it back into the ink cartridge slot .
If you have access to the Internet, you can alternatively send an email message to support@presto .com prompt attention . • Go to www .presto .com for more information on the Presto service . Presto Printing Mailbox • For technical support, call 1(800)919-3199 .
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX . If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company . The Presto Printing Mailbox is provided with a RJ11C connector for connecting this product to the telephone network . An additional RJ11C connector is provided for connecting an additional device to the telephone network from the Presto Printing Mailbox .
. Presto recommends the use of a Surge Suppressor when connecting the Presto Printing Mailbox to AC power . Use of a Surge Suppressor will help protect the Presto Printing Mailbox and the telephone network from abnormal surges on the AC powerline .
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Declaration of conformity according to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1 Regulatory Notices...
. Operation outside the product’s specifications d . Unauthorized modification or misuse 4 . For the Presto Printing Mailbox, the use of a non-HP ink cartridge or a refilled ink cartridge does not affect either the warranty to the customer or any Presto support contract with the customer .
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Presto’s option . 6 . If Presto is unable to repair or replace, as applicable, a defective product which is covered by Presto’s warranty, Presto Services Inc . shall, within a reasonable time after being notified of the defect, refund the purchase price of the product .
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LOCAL LAW 1 . This Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights . The customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state in the United States . To the extent that this Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law, this Warranty Statement shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such local law .
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