GEK-010548Setting Up the PrinterSelecting a Good LocationChoose a printer location that is:level and solidPrint head speeds are very high. If the printer table is not extremelystable, the printer may cause the printer table to rock.away from direct sunlight, away from heaters and heating ventsRibbon inks dry out in the sun. High temperatures degrade plastic andstress electrical componentsaway from excessive dust or moistureDust shortens print head and gear train life. Very high humidity causespaper handling problems.within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of a grounded AC outletThe length of the power cord is approximately 6.5 feet (2 meters).suitable for using the bottom paper pathThe printer stand must have a slot through which to feed paper. Asuitable pedestal is available from GENICOM. The bottom paper path isthe best choice for labels, bar code labels, multi-part forms, card stockand other hard-to-feed stock.Unpacking the PrinterPackaged with the printer is an Unpacking/Re-packing Instruction Sheet,this Quick Reference Guide, a Compact Disk containing the User’sManual and the Programmer’s Manual, a power cord, a ribbon cartridge,two paper guides, and a tractor assembly.Follow the information on the Unpacking Instruction Sheet.