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Transporting the Printer

For long distances

If you need to transport your printer for long distances, carefully repack it using the original box and packing materials.

Follow these steps to repack your printer.

Turn off the printer.

Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Remove all installed toner cartridges, the photoconductor unit, and waste toner collector. Then pack them in their original boxes with the protective materials they came in.

Remove all installed options. For information on removing options, see the section under "Using Options."

Attach the protective materials onto the printer, then repack the printer in its original box.

For short distances

Always pay attention to the following handling precautions when you need to move the printer for a short distance:

If you are moving the printer together with the optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit or the optional Large Capacity Paper Unit, you can move it by using the casters on the unit. See Moving the printer together with an optional lower cassette installed.

If you are moving the printer on its own, four people should lift and carry the printer.

Moving the printer

Follow these steps to move the printer for a short distance.

Turn off the printer and remove the following items:

Power cord

Interface cable

Paper in the MP tray and the paper cassette

Face-up tray

Be sure to lift the printer by the correct positions as shown below.

Caution:

Do not hold the printer by the MP tray.

When moving the printer, always keep it horizontal.

Moving the printer together with an optional lower cassette installed

Follow these steps to move the printer together with the optional 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit or the Large Capacity Paper Unit:

Turn off the printer and remove the following items.

Power cord

Interface cable

Paper in the MP tray and the paper cassette

Face-up tray

Unlock the four casters at the bottom of the optional paper unit.

Slide the printer together with the optional unit.

Lock the casters after relocating the printer.

Caution:

Do not slide the printer on angled or uneven surfaces.

Finding a place for the printer

When relocating the printer, always choose a location that has adequate space for easy operation and maintenance. Use the following illustration as a guide for the amount of space required around the printer to ensure smooth operation.

To install and use any of the following options, you will need the indicated amount of additional space.

The 500-Sheet Paper Cassette Unit adds 176 mm (6.9 in.) to the bottom of the printer.

The Large Capacity Paper Unit adds 264 mm (10.4 in.) to the bottom of the printer.

The Duplex Unit adds 92 mm (3.6 in.) to the left side of the printer.

In addition to space consideration, always heed the following precautions when finding a place to locate the printer:

Place the printer where you can easily unplug the power cord.

Keep the entire computer and printer system away from potential sources of interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

Avoid using an electrical outlet that is controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Accidental disruption of power can erase valuable information in your computer's and printer's memory.

Caution:

Leave adequate room around the printer to allow for sufficient ventilation.

Avoid locations that are subject to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.

Avoid using outlets that other appliances are plugged into.

Use a grounded outlet that matches the printer's power plug. Do not use an adapter plug.

Only use an outlet that meets the power requirements for this printer.

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