Product Information. Epson LX-300%2bII, LX-300+II, EX-800 - Impact Printer

Chapter 5

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This chapter contains important information about your printer, including the safety instructions and product warranty.

Safety Information

Read all of these safety instructions before using the printer. In addition, follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer itself.

Hot Parts Caution Symbol

K This symbol is placed on the print head and other parts to indicate that they may be hot. Never touch those parts just after the printer has been used. Let them cool for a few minutes before touching them.

Important Safety Instructions

❏ Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source.

❏ Place the printer on a flat surface. It will not operate properly if it is tilted or placed at an angle.

❏ Do not block or cover the slots and openings in the printer’s cabinet, and do not insert objects through the slots.

❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer’s label.

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Connect all equipment to properly grounded electrical outlets.

Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.

❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere of all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet’s ampere rating.

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❏ Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it with a piece of damp cloth only.

❏ Do not spill liquid onto the printer.

❏ Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself.

❏ Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged, if liquid has entered the printer, if the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged, if the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.

FCC Compliance Statement for

United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

❏ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

❏ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

❏ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian

Interface Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du

Règlement sur le matériel brouileur du Canada.

Declaration of Conformity

According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and

Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B

Personal Computers:

We:

Located at:

Epson America, Inc.

MS 3-13

3840 Kilroy Airport Way

Long Beach, CA 90806-2469

Telephone: (562) 290-5254

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