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Action 2: Place the printer
Please take note of the following before using the printer.
Power Supply
Use the printer within the specified power range.
AC power: ±10% of the rated power voltage in your country
Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V– 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110–120 V)
The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 meters (16.5 feet).
Do not share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances, particularly an air conditioner,
copier, shredder and so on. If it is unavoidable that you must use the printer with these appliances, it is
recommended that you use an isolation transformer or a high-frequency noise filter.
Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable.
Environment
The printer should be installed near a power outlet, which is easily accessible.
Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and humidity.
Ambient temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F)
Ambient humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation)
The printer should be used in a well ventilation room.
Place the printer on a flat, horizontal surface.
Keep the printer clean. Do not place the printer in a dusty place.
Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of the printer is blocked.
Do not place the printer where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect
the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is unavoidably set up near a window.
Do not place the printer near devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields.
Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations.
Do not expose the printer to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses.
Do not place objects on top of the printer.
Do not place the printer near an air conditioner.
Keep the printer horizontal when carrying.
Do not cover the slots in the top cover.
System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for Windows
Check the following system requirements to setup and operate the printer in Brother Printing Solution for
Windows:
IBM PC or compatible with 80486 SX or higher microprocessor
Parallel interface (or printer port)
4 MB or more of memory (8 MB recommended)
10 MB of space available on your hard disk for the printer driver and all fonts
Microsoft Windows 95/98, 3.1/3.11 or Windows NT 4.0
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Caution
The HL-820/1020 printer has been designed specifically for Windows 95/98, 3.1/3.11 and Windows
NT4.0. It cannot work in a DOS environment such as MS-DOS.