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Getting started
User’s Guide for the ImageCard® IV Printer
General requirements
When choosing a site for the ImageCard IV printer and its supplies, consider the
following general requirements:
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Keep all dust, dirt, food, liquids, etc. away from the ImageCard IV printer at all
times.
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Keep the top cover closed at all times, except when changing supplies, fixing
problems, or performing maintenance.
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Do not use supplies or cards that have been dropped on the floor or have
otherwise become contaminated.
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Keep paper and foreign materials off the ImageCard IV printer.
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Do not block the left-side air vent or rear fan opening on the ImageCard IV printer.
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Place the ImageCard IV printer on a stable platform; keep it off the floor.
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Place the ImageCard IV printer away from direct sunlight.
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Place the ImageCard IV printer away from heating ducts, blowers, or other air
vents.
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Do not use the ImageCard IV printer for purposes other than its intended use.
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When cleaning around the ImageCard IV printer, prevent debris from entering the
printer.
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Place the ImageCard IV printer in a clean office environment, protected from any
type of construction.
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Store all supplies (ribbons, cards, etc.) in the original packaging until loaded in the
cartridges. Keep the original packaging closed.
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Store all supplies in a clean, cool, dry location. See “Supply roll storage” on
page B-6 for information about the storage environment for ImageCard IV
supplies.
Selecting the site
After meeting general requirements, the site for the ImageCard IV printer should meet
the electrical, physical, and environmental requirements of the printer. Finally, be sure
to select an appropriate site for printer supplies.
Electrical requirements
The ImageCard IV printer requires the following electrical conditions for optimal
performance:
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90-254 VAC at 50/60 Hz (The ImageCard IV printer automatically adjusts to any
power within this range.)