5000 Series User’s Manual
GEK-99044
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Operating Precautions
Read this section and remember these instructions to ensure user
safety and the printer’s correct performance. Follow the cautions and
notices labeled on the printer or marked in the manual. Save this
manual for future reference.
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Use only the power cord furnished with the printer and a properly
grounded outlet. Do not use an extension power cord.
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Confirm that the rated voltage of the printer matches the voltage
of the power outlet where the printer will be connected.
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The maximum wattage of these printers is as follows:
Model 5050 printer: 400 watts.
Model 5100 printer: 524 watts.
Model 5180 printer: 1167 watts.
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Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord before
beginning maintenance.
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Disconnect the power cord from the outlet when the printer is not
used over an extended period of time.
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Disconnect the power cord from the outlet whenever
thunderstorms are nearby. Leaving the power cord connected
may damage the printer or other property.
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Do not put the printer in direct sunlight, near a heater, or near
water. Leave adequate space around the printer.
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Use only a shielded interface cable 3 meters (10 feet) or less for
the parallel interface, 15 meters (50 feet) or less for the serial
interface, 100 meters (328 feet) or less for Ethernet interface
10Base-T connection, and 185 meters (607 feet) or less for the
Ethernet interface 10Base-2 connection.
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Be sure the printer is turned off before connecting any interface.
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Do not turn the printer off while it is printing.
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Do not disassemble or remove any components unless instructed
in the maintenance procedures.
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Keep the printer unit upright when removing or installing it.
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Do not drop small objects, such as paper clips, into the printer.
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Do not set page margins off the physically printable page area.
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Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord immediately if
an abnormal condition occurs: for instance, if the printer emits
smoke, prints abnormally, becomes wet, or falls. For additional
information, contact the GENICOM authorized dealer, where the
printer was purchased.