
STACKER 500KS USER GUIDE 13
5. Printer Setup
5.1. Power Up Printer
Before you turn on your printer you must connect the power cord and USB cable.
Your printer ships with a North American 10 amp cord with a C13/14 connector. This is a common
“computer” type power cord. The C13/14 plug is widely available almost anywhere in the world to fit
your specific power outlets. If you are not using North American 115v AC power and outlets, please
purchase a proper cord at your local computer or electronics store.
Note:
the power supply can accept 115 to 230 volts of AC power. The power supply is auto
switching which means that it will internally adjust to your outlet’s voltage automatically. We have
attached a data sheet for this power supply to help you properly connect it to your power source
and determine compatibility. Please reference this data in Section 9.1.
We also strongly recommend using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with your printer. Any
sudden loss of power, no matter how brief, will likely cause the electronics in this printer to reset,
and this will ruin your print. If you want to prevent the pain and suffering associated with losing a
multihour long print, then we recommend a UPS. Furthermore, power spikes and brownouts can
damage the printer’s electronics. Any good quality UPS will save you from momentary power loss or
brown outs. We cannot stress enough the importance of this very inexpensive insurance.
Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) are widely available at your computer or electronics store.
The provided USB cable connects your printer to a computer. Please connect the USB cable to the
controller housing as shown.