Operating Precautions
5000 Series Quick Reference Guide
Read this section and remember these instructions to ensure user safety
and the printer's correct performance. Follow the cautions and notices
labeled on the printer or marked with icons in the manual. Save this
manual for future reference.
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Use only the power cord furnished with the printer and a properly
grounded outlet. Do not use an extension power cord.
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Confirm that the rated voltage of the printer matches the voltage of
the power outlet where the printer will be connected.
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The maximum wattage of these printers is as follows:
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Model 5050 printer: 400 watts.
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Model 5100 printer: 525 watts.
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Model 5180 printer: 1170 watts.
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Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord before beginning
maintenance.
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Disconnect the power cord from the outlet when the printer is not
used over an extended period of time.
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Disconnect the power cord from the outlet whenever thunderstorms
are nearby. Leaving the power cord connected may damage the
printer or other property.
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Do not put the printer in direct sunlight, near a heater, or near
water. Leave adequate space around the printer.
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Use only a shielded interface cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less for the
parallel interface, 15 meters (50 feet) or less for the serial interface,
100 meters (328 feet) or less for Ethernet interface 10Base-T
connection, and 185 meters (607 fee) or less for the Ethernet
interface 10Base-2 connection.
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Be sure the printer is turned off before connecting any interface.
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Do not turn the printer off while it is printing.
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Do not disassemble or remove any components unless instructed in
the maintenance procedures.
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Keep the printer unit upright when removing or installing it.
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Do not drop small objects, such as paper clips, into the printer.
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Do not set page margins off the physically printable page area.
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Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord immediately if an
abnormal condition occurs: for instance, if the printer emits smoke,
prints abnormally, becomes wet, or falls. Consult the point of
purchase for additional information.
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