VIPColor VP2020, User Manual

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Setting up the Printer
To set up the printer, you need to do the following:
• Choose a suitable location for setting up the printer.
• Unpack the printer.
• Connect the power cable.
• Install the ink cartridges, printhead cleaners, and printheads.
• Load continuous media to run the printhead alignment procedure.
• Once complete, replace the continuous media with the media for printing.
• Connect the printer to your computer and/or network.
• Install the printer driver.
Choose a location for the printer
Select a suitable location for the printer, following these guidelines:
• The area must be well ventilated and clean.
• Avoid places where the printer can be exposed to direct sunlight, liquids or
chemicals.
• Avoid places that can be subject to abrupt changes in temperature and
humidity.
• Select a surface that is sturdy enough to take the weight of the printer.
NOTE:
It is recommended that the printer be run on an uninterruptable power
supply.