CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS5-4 XEROX DOCUPRINT 4850/4890 IPS INSTALLATION PLANNING GUIDESpace requirementsThe printer controller consists of the Sun workstation and, forchannel-attached systems, the HCU. This section providesrecommendations for placement of controller hardware components.For printer component space requirements, refer to the “Printerspecifications and requirements” chapter of this guide. Contact yourservice representative if you have questions not specificallyaddressed in this guide.Printer controller placementYou should consider the following factors when deciding where toplace the DocuPrint printer controller:• Adequate work space and service clearance around theequipment• Proximity to electrical and network connectors• Security of the work area. You may need to place the system inan area where you can restrict access to it.The printer controller consists of the Sun workstation and, forchannel-attached systems, the HCU. You must supply a table ordesk as a work surface for both the printer controller and the HCU.The top of the table must provide at least 36 by 36 inches / 91 by 91cm of space for each component, to allow enough space for thecomponents and cables, as well as for service access.Refer to the “4850/4890 IPS printer controller specifications andpower requirements” summary table at the end of this chapter tomake sure the tables you supply can support the weight of the printercontroller hardware elements and of the HCU, and that they aresuitable for the intended use.! Warning: The printer controller must be positioned within the line-of-sight of the printer for safety purposes while servicing theequipment.Caution: Position the table at least 6 inches / 15.2 cm from the wall.Make sure the workstation processor and the HCU are at least12 inches / 30.4 cm from the wall. Do not put the processor or theHCU on the IPS printer.!
