Selecting a place for the printer – First Alert ACTION T-1000 User Manual

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Selecting a Place for the Printer

The main consideration in selecting a good location for the printer is

placing the printer close enough to your computer for

the

cable to reach.

Also remember the following:

Plug the printer into a grounded outlet, and do not use an adapter

plug. Make sure the power switch on the printer’s left side is off

before plugging in

the

printer.

Avoid using electrical outlets

that

are controlled by wall switches.

Accidentally turning off a switch

can

wipe out valuable information

in your computer’s memory and disrupt printing.

Avoid using

an

outlet on the same circuit breaker with any large

electrical machines or appliances. These can cause disruptive power

fluctuations.
Keep your printer and computer away from base units for cordless

telephones.
Protect the printer from direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, and

dust. Make sure that it is not close to a heater or other heat source.

If you are going to use

the

tractor unit and continuous-feed paper, clear

enough space around the printer so that the paper has an unobstructed

path into and out of the printer. There are three common methods of

arranging a printer and continuous-feed paper:

Using a printer stand with the paper stacked behind it. (Because of

the

cable, it is usually best for the paper that feeds into

the

printer to

be stacked somewhat behind the printer instead of directly beneath

it.)
Putting

the

printer on a desk or table and stacking

the

paper behind

the printer.
Using a desk or table as a stand, with the printer near the back edge

and the paper on

the

floor or on a shelf.

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