Before You Start6To avoid machine malfunction, do not use the equipment under the following conditions:■ Static Electricity DamageTo prevent static electricity damage to any of the following components, touch a grounded metal surface, such as theprinter's bare metal frame prior to touching the component.• Interface connectors: parallel, USB, network, and connector for optional paper feeder• Connector pins on the optional paper feeder• Electrical components, connectors inside the printer■ Interface CableAlways use a shielded interface cable. Use of an unshielded cable can result in radio interference with data.■ Power SourceThe voltage level of the power source must not vary more than ±10% from the voltage level marked on the nameplate(located on the rear of the unit).Do not use an extension cord.Do not use a line conditioner, transient suppressor or surge protector as it may cause a machine error.■ Ventilation SpaceThe ventilation space is needed more than 20 mm (0.8") between the printer and a wall.CautionsNot genuine toner• Direct exposure to sunlight.• Extremely high or lowtemperature [temperaturerange: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°Fto 90.5°F)]• Extremely high or lowhumidity. (humidity range:15% to 80% RH)• Condensation due to rapidchange of temperature.• Areas of poor ventilation.• Areas of high dust orchemical fume concentration.(solvent etc.)• Unstable or unlevel surfaces.• A very large stack of mediainto the manual feed.• Directly in front of airconditioning vents.• Liquids near the equipment.• Any toner other than genuinePanasonic toner; it maydamage the printer.Media for ink jet (paper,transparency, etc.)Before You Start