Setting Up The Printer; Before You Begin; Power Requirements; Select A Site - Printronix P8000 Series Administrator's Manual

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Before You Begin

Read this chapter carefully before installing and operating the printer. The
printer is easy to install. However, for your safety and to protect valuable
equipment, perform all the procedures in this chapter in the order presented.

Power Requirements

The printer must be connected to a power supply outlet that supplies 90 to
264 volts AC at its upper and lower limits. These limits take into account
normal voltage sags and surges created on the nominal line voltage by other
AC power loads associated with the AC distribution line. The printer
automatically senses and adjusts itself to conform to the correct voltage
range.
Primary circuit protection is provided by the AC source protection device.
Consult an electrician if printer operation affects local electrical lines.
IMPORTANT
Printer power should be supplied from a separate AC circuit protected
at 20 amperes maximum for 100 - 240 volts at 50 or 60 Hertz.

Select a Site

Select a printer site that meets all of the following requirements:
•
Permits complete opening of the printer cover and doors.
•
For cabinet models, allows at least three feet of clearance behind the
printer. (This permits air to circulate freely around the printer and provides
access to the paper stacking area.)
•
For pedestal models, DO NOT place the side of the printer (inlet and exit
air vents) against a wall or other object. A minimum of 6 inch spacing is
recommended.
•
Has a standard power outlet that supplies 100-135 Volts AC or
178-240 Volts AC power, at 47 to 63 Hz.
•
Is relatively dust-free.
•
Has a temperature range of 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F) and a
relative humidity from 15% to 90% non-condensing.

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