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Usage Environment
Usage Environment
Operating environment: Temperature: 10 °C to 32 °C
Humidity: 15% to 85% (preventing printer failure caused by dew
condensation)
Storage environment:
Temperature: -20 °C to 40 °C
Humidity: 5% to 95% (preventing printer failure caused by dew
condensation)
Important
Print quality may deteriorate depending on the quality of paper to be used and the
temperature and humidity levels in the location where the printer has been stored. The
interior of the printer should be allowed sufficient time to adapt to the new environment
where the printer is installed before using.
Storing Toner Cartridge
Be sure to store the toner cartridge in the following environment.
• Unopened
Normal condition:
Temperature: 0 °C to 35 °C
Relative humidity: 15% to 80%
Guaranteed storage period: 24 months
Severe Condition:
Temperature: -20 °C to 0 °C and 35 °C to 40 °C
Relative humidity: 5% to 15% and 80% to 95%
Guaranteed storage period: 1 month at maximum
• Opened
The cartridge can be stored up to 12 months in the usage environment without dew
condensation after opening.
Storing and Handling Paper
Paper stored in poor conditions may deteriorate, resulting in paper jams, curled paper,
image quality problems, or printer failure. Use the following guidelines when storing paper.
Paper storage environment: Temperature: 10 °C to 30 °C
Relative humidity: 30% to 65%
Paper storage guidelines
• Rewrap partly used packages of paper, and store them away from humidity such as in a
dry cabinet.
• Store paper flat. Do not store it upright.
• Avoid paper from becoming wrinkled, curled, or creased.
• Do not expose paper to direct sunlight.