Moving or Transporting
the Printer
This section describes methods for moving and
transporting the product.
Caution:
❏
The printer is heavy, so ensure more than one
person is used for these actions. When you
pack or move the printer, use two or more
people when carrying.
❏
When you lift the printer, maintain a natural
posture.
❏
When you lift the printer, place your hands at
the specified locations on the left and right as
indicated in the following illustration.
If you lift the printer while holding other
sections, you may be injured. For example, you
may drop the printer or your fingers may be
pinched when lowering the printer.
❏
Do not tilt the product more than 10 degrees
forward or back while moving it. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in the
printer falling over, causing accidents.
c
Important:
The print head may fail if the environmental
temperature becomes -10°C or lower.
Eject the ink prior to turning off the power if you
expect to be moving or transporting the printer in
an environment of -10°C or below.
See the following procedure for detailed
instructions.
U
“Handling if Transporting/Leaving the Printer
in an Environment of -10°C or Less” on page 167
Moving to a Different Location
in the Same Building
Preparations for Moving
This explains preparations for moving the printer a
short distance, for example within the same building.
See the following section for information on moving
the printer between floors or to another building.
U
“When Transporting” on page 167
For models with stands, moving the printer on casters
is possible providing there are no steps or unevenness
in the floor along the route, however pay attention to
the following points.
Caution:
For models with stands, ensure that you abide by
the following points in order to prevent damage
from falling over.
❏
Do not move the printer with casters locked
❏
Avoid areas with steps or unevenness
❏
After moving, ensure the casters are locked
before use
c
Important:
Ensure you move and transport the printer with
the ink cartridges installed. Do not remove the ink
cartridges; otherwise, the nozzles may be clogged
and make it impossible to print, or ink may leak.
A
Remove all paper from the printer. If a Stacker
is installed, then remove.
B
Close all covers on the printer. For models with
stands, close the paper basket.
C
Turn off the printer, and unplug all cables,
including the power cord and LAN cables, etc.
D
For models with stands, release the locks on the
casters.
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