4
Planning the Installation
Choosing a Location
The
performance
of
the
printer
and
optional
laminator
is
strongly
influenced
by
the
installation
location.
Install
the
unit(s)
in
a
location
that
meets
the
following
criteria:
Install
the
printer
in
a
location
that
meets
or
exceeds
ISO14611
‐
1
Class
8
cleanliness
standards.
Using
the
printer
in
dusty
locations
may
cause
blurring
and
printhead
malfunctions.
Power
off
the
printer
when
printing
is
not
being
performed.
Leaving
power
on
for
long
periods
without
printing
may
allow
fine
dust
to
collect
inside
the
printer,
causing
blurring
and
causing
dust
to
adhere
to
cards.
Avoid
locations
susceptible
to
strong
vibration
or
shock.
Avoid
locations
exposed
to
direct
sunlight.
Avoid
locations
where
there
is
a
possibility
of
metal
objects
or
other
foreign
material
entering
the
printer.
Avoid
areas
near
walls
with
little
ventilation.
Refer
to
“Ventilation
Clearance”
on
page 5
.
Avoid
unstable
locations
and
angled
surfaces.
Avoid
locations
prone
to
static
electricity,
such
as
a
carpeted
room.
Avoid
areas
near
air
conditioners,
humidifiers,
or
heat
sources
that
may
cause
condensation
within
the
printer.
Operating Environment
Install
the
printer
in
an
environment
with
the
following
recommended
temperature
and
humidity
range:
Temperature:
59°–
86°F
(15°–30°C),
or
63°–83°F
(17°–28°C)
if
using
peel
‐
off
(PO)
or
UV
ink.
Humidity:
35%–70%,
non
‐
condensing,
or
35%–60%
if
using
peel
‐
off
or
UV
ink.
Security
Both
the
SR200
&
SR300
printers
and
the
LM200
&
LM300
laminators
have
slots
for
cable
‐
type
security
locks.
If
you
plan
to
use
a
cable
lock,
select
a
location
that
provides
a
secure
place
to
fasten
the
cables.
Caution:
Using
the
printer
in
an
environment
with
temperatures
that
are
cooler
than
the
recommended
range
can
cause
retransfer
errors.
Using
the
printer
in
an
environment
with
temperatures
that
are
warmer
than
the
recommended
range
can
cause
errors
such
as
card
warping
and
wrinkling
of
the
film.
