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WARNINGS:
• Do not connect or disconnect a power cable with a wet hand. This could lead to an electric shock.
• Make sure to use only the power supply specified for your printer (AC 100 V - 120 V or AC 220 V - 
240 V). If a power supply with other than the specified voltage is used, it could cause an electric 
shock and fire.
• Plug the printer directly into the building’s electrical outlet (AC 100 V - 120 V or AC 220 V - 240 V). 
Do not use multiple power cables on the same electrical outlet. This could generate heat and might 
cause fire.
• For the power supply, make sure to use a dedicated electrical outlet with a ground terminal, 
connected to a ground. If the ground wire is not connected, an electric shock or fire may occur.
• Do not connect a ground wire to the following places.
• Gas pipe
There is a possibility of ignition and explosion.
• Ground wire of telephone cables and lightning rods
Heavy current might flow whenever lightning strikes.
• Water pipe and faucet
The ground might not work if a plastic pipe is connected in the middle of the metal pipe.
• Pay attention to the following points when handling any power cable. Any mishandling of a power 
cable could cause a fire.
• Make sure that no foreign substances such as dust, etc. are stuck to the power cable’s plug.
• Make sure that the power cable’s plug is firmly and completely inserted into the building’s 
electrical outlet.
• For safety, if you do not plan to use the printer for a long period, make sure to disconnect the power 
cable(s) from the electrical outlet.
• Make sure to connect a ground wire to a ground connection that meets the following standards.
• Use only building electrical outlets that are connected to a ground.
• The ground wire should be attached to a copper plate which is buried in the ground to a 
depth of 650mm (25").
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Notes:
•Contact the retail outlet of purchase if the ground connection cannot be established, or 
if the ground connection is not given.
•Never disconnect the printer’s power cable(s) from the building’s electrical outlet without 
first pressing the [Power] key to turn the printer’s power OFF. Doing so can cause the 
printer to misread how much ink is still in the cartridges. It may indicate a cartridge is 
empty when it is not. If this happens, there is no option but to replace the cartridge. This 
can lead to dramatic waste of ink. The same problem may occur in the event a building 
loses power.
•Whenever the power cable is disconnected from the electrical outlet, allow one minute or 
more to go by before re-connecting the power cable to the outlet.
•The 8264E’s two power cables require a total capacity of 17A. If a single electrical outlet 
cannot supply the required total capacity, plug one of the power supply cables into one 
outlet and the other power supply cable into a different outlet.
No.Name
1Power supply cable
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Turning the Printer Power On/Off
This section explains how to turn the printer On and Off.
Turning the Power On
Follow the procedure below to turn the power ON.
1. Press the [Power] key to turn the printer ON.
– The Power lamp on the control panel lights up in green.
– The printer starts initial operation.
– When the initial operation is complete, "Media width" displays in the control panel.
2. Press the [Menu] key. "Ready to Print" displays in the control panel.
Note:
•If there is a problem during initial operation, the printer will display a message in the 
control panel and may stop operating. If operation stops, refer to Troubleshooting and 
deal with the problem.
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Turning the Power Off
Note:
•Never disconnect the printer’s power cable(s) from the building’s electrical outlet 
without first pressing the [Power] key to turn the printer’s power OFF. Doing so can cause 
the printer to misread how much ink is still in the cartridges. It may indicate a cartridge is 
empty when it is not. If this happens, there is no option but to replace the cartridge. This 
can lead to dramatic waste of ink. The same problem may occur in the event a building 
loses power.
Follow the procedure below to turn the power OFF.
Only Step 1 is a little different for the 8264E and the 8254E. The rest of the steps are the same for both 
printers.
8264E
1. Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the printer.
– Printing or other operations are not in progress.
– The control panel displays "Ready to Print."
8254E
1. Verify the following regarding the operational condition of the printer.
– Printing or other operations are not in progress.
– The control panel displays "Ready to Print."
– The Low lamp on the control panel lights up in green.
Notes:
•8254E - If the High lamp on the control panel lights up in green, the head height is set to 
"High." 
•For both the 8264E and the 8254E, if the media being used requires that the head 
height be set to "High," leave it at that setting. Otherwise, return the head height to 
"Low" before turning the power OFF. When returning the print head to the original 
position
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2. Press the [Power] key to turn the printer OFF.
– The Power lamp on the control panel turns OFF.
– The printer starts the procedure to turn the power OFF.
– "Power Off" displays in the control panel.
– All of the lamps on the control panel and the LCD monitor are turned OFF.
– The printer automatically turns the power OFF.
Notes:
•If the control panel is in the following status, the power is ON.
–The [Powe r] key is pressed in.
–The green Power lamp is lit.
•Press the [Power] key once again to turn the power OFF.
•If the head height is set to High, “Change Head Gap Low” will be displayed in the control 
panel and the procedure to turn the power OFF stops.
•To restart the procedure, return the head height to "Low." When returning the print head 
to the original position
•If there is a problem during the turning OFF operation, a message displays in the control 
panel and the printer may stop operating. If the printer does stop operating, refer to 
Troubleshooting and deal with the problem.
•After turning the printer OFF, wait for ten seconds or longer to turn it ON again.
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3. If the printer won’t be used for a long time, raise the media loading lever.
8264E
8254E
4. If the printer is going to be put into long term storage, you should perform a head cleaning 
following the Head Wash procedure in Head Wash Menu. You should also press the [Power] key to 
turn the printer’s power OFF, then disconnect the power cable(s) and the communication cable.
No.Name
1Media loading lever
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Connecting the Network Interface 
This section explains how to connect the printer to a PC.
System Requirements
The following are the system requirements for this printer and software server RIP (optional).
Notes:
•The required memory varies depending on the application software and the print data 
type.
•A large hard disk and memory are recommended.
Preparing Cables
The printer is equipped with a network interface for connecting with a PC. You need a network interface 
cable to connect this printer to a PC. Prepare the cable according to the PC that will be connected.
Notes:
•For information about connecting a network interface cable, refer to Connecting a 
Network Interface Cable.
•For the recommended cable specifications, refer to Interface Specification.
Operating systemWindows 2000® Professional, Linux
CPUPentium III® processor 1 GHz or more
Memory (RAM)512 MB or more
Hard disk free space10 GB or more
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Connecting a Network Interface Cable
This section explains how to connect a network interface cable. Follow the procedure below to connect 
this printer to your PC.
1. Turn both the printer and the PC OFF.
2. Insert the network interface cable into the network interface connector located on the rear of the 
printer.
8264E
8254E
No.Name
1Network interface cable
2Network interface cable connector
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3. Insert the network interface cable into the cable clamp.
8254E
4. Connect the other connector of the network interface cable to your PC.
Notes:
•For information about connecting to your PC, refer to the User Guide included with the 
PC.
•For network setting on the side of the printer, refer to Panel Set Up Menu Overview.
No.Name
1Network interface cable
2Cable clamp
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Media Handling
This section explains how to set the media and describes the settings for each media type.
Notes:
•Refer to the following for details about handling media. 
Using Media
•Refer to th e following for ty pes and detail s of  recommended media.
Media Type
Options/Supply List
Loading Roll Media
This section explains how to load roll media.
Notes:
•Roll media that does not exceed the following measurements can be attached to the 
scroller supplied with these printers:
–Media tube diameter: 77mm (3")
–Outside diameter of media: 150mm (5.9")
–Weight of media: 
–8264E maximum = 30kg (66lb.)
–8254E maximum = 19kg (41.8lb.)
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