Before You BeginRead this chapter carefully before installing and operating the printer. The printeris easy to install. However, for your safety and to protect valuable equipment,perform all the procedures in this chapter in the order presented.IMPORTANT: Make sure you have a way to move the printer and shippingpallet. You will need a jack.Make sure you have adequate room to maneuver the shippingpallet and printer to the location where you plan to install theprinter.CAUTION<1> Two people are required to unload the printer from the shipping pallet.The shipping weight of the cabinet model is 129.3 kilograms (285 pounds)or 139 kilograms (306 pounds) if the Power Paper Stacker is installed. Theshipping weight of the pedestal model printer is 72.6 kilograms (160pounds.)Power RequirementsThe printer must be connected to a power outlet that supplies 88 to 135 Volts ACor 178 to 271 Volts AC at 50 to 60 Hz. The printer automatically senses and adjustsitself to conform to the correct voltage range.Primary circuit protection is provided by the power switch, which is also a circuitbreaker. Consult an electrician if printer operation affects local electrical lines. See“Electrical Characteristics” on page 254 for additional power specifications.IMPORTANT: Printer power should be supplied from a separate AC circuitprotected at 10 amperes for 100 - 120 volts or 5 amperes for 200 -240 volts at 50 or 60 Hertz.Chapter 2. Installation 13
