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SECTION 2
INSTALLING THE PRINTER
SECTION 2 – Installing the Printer
Before using the MACH 8 Printer the following must be done:
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Choose a location for the Printer
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Unpack and assemble the Printer
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Remove the Service Station Transport Tab
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Position and Level the Printer (Print Engine)
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Plug in the Printer and connect it to the computer
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Install the Printer Driver
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Install the Ink Tanks
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Install the Printhead
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Setup the feed on the Printer
Transport Inspection
The printer is shipped in appropriate packaging so that, under normal shipping conditions, it reaches its
destination without damage.
NOTICE: Report damage to the carrier. The carrier is liable for any damage during transport.
Transport and storage should take place under the following conditions:
- At temperatures between -25°C and +50°C (-13 °F to 122 °F).
- At a relative air humidity between 5% and 95%, non-condensing.
- At an atmospheric pressure between 70 kPa and 105 kPa.
Exposure to conditions that are not permissible may lead to damage which is not externally visible.
IMPORTANT Please save the packaging materials for future use! It will be required if you ever need to
ship the printer. Before shipping; please refer to the section titled "Preparing the Printer for Transport".
Tools Needed
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Knife and scissors to open packaging
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Carpenters Level (9" or smaller)
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Protective, nitrile powder-free gloves should be worn to avoid getting ink on hands when
removing protective packaging materials from the ink coupling areas, the Ink Tank areas, and
when installing/removing Printhead Cartridge and Ink Tanks.
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Distilled or de-ionized water
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Non-abrasive, lint free cloths
Choosing the Location
The Printer should be placed on a sturdy/level floor surface and it should be positioned at least 9 inches
from any walls. Protect the Printer from excessive heat, dust, and moisture – avoid placing it in direct
sunlight.
Printer (Print Engine) Must be Level: Please refer to "Leveling the Printer (Print Engine)", below, for
details on why this is important and how to do this.
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