1-2 Operating Requirements
Operating
Requirements
Choose a location for the printer before you unpack it. Keep the
following requirements in mind:
Electrical ◆ Use the supplied power cord. Plug it directly into a grounded
electrical outlet. Do not lengthen the power cord with an
extension cord; the resulting voltage drop could damage the
printer.
◆ Make sure the line voltage meets the requirements: 220 VAC
±10%, 20 Amps, with NEMA L6-20R locking wall receptacle
(North America and Japan), OR 220 VAC ±10%, 16 Amps,
single phase, with IEC 60309 wall receptacle (Europe).
Install a voltage regulator or similar device if the power
source is not stable within these specifications. See Appen-
dix A, Technical Specifications, for details.
◆ To maintain vacuum to the printheads during printer power-
down, use the auxiliary 24 volt power supply (included in
the accessory kit with universal power adapters). Connect
the 24 VDC jack on the vacuum/pressure assembly to either
of two options:
◆ 1. UPS — customer-supplied uninterruptable power sup-
ply, output 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, minimum of 15 watts
of power, provides battery backup to the vacuum sys-
tem in the event of a power failure.
◆ 2. Wall outlet — 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, provides tem-
porary power to the vacuum system when it is neces-
sary to power down the printer for service.See Appendix
A, Technical Specifications, for details.
◆ Connect the print server or RIP to a separate electrical circuit
from the printer.
Environmental ◆ Make sure the room is well ventilated, with a temperature
and relative humidity within specifications (see “Specifica-
tions” on page A-2). Optimal printing and drying occurs
within these ranges.
◆ The printer uses solvent-based inks. The printer does not
include an integrated exhaust hood or shielding for collect-
ing the volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the
inks and cleaning solvent. The owner is responsible for venti-
lation and VOC recovery as required by local regulations.
Connection kits are available from MacDermid ColorSpan to
vent VOC emissions to the customer’s exhaust system or
VOC recovery equipment. Consult your MacDermid Color-
Span reseller for details.
