Star Micronics SJ-144MC User manual

Full color and monochrome laser quality printer.

SJ-144MC

UsersManual

Federal CommunicationsCommissionRadio FrequencyInterference Statement

Thisequipment

has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15of FCC Rules. ‘f?teselimits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interfer-

ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates,uses and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed andused in accordancewith the instructions, may causehamrfuf interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that irrterferencewilt not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevisiorr reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipnent off and on, the user is encouragedto try to correct dreinterference by one or more

of the foflowirrgmeasures.

.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

.

Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver.

.

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

.

Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio~V technicianfor help.

Unauthorized medificaticmsof drisproduct by the user will void his authority to operate the equipment

unfess expressly approvedby dseparty responsiblefor compliance.

For compliance with the Federal Noise Interference Standard, this equipment requiresa shielded cable.

The above statement applies only toprinters marlrded inthe U.S.A.

Statement of The Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference

Regulations

This digital apparatus does not exceedthe Class B limits for radio noise emissimrsfrmrrdigitaf apparatus set

out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Departmentof Ccmmunicatimrs.

Le prt%entapparcil numt%iquen’~menpas de bruits radio61ectiquesd6passantles limites applicable aux

ama~ifs num~riquesde la classe B prescribesdans IeR~glementsur le brO~flage radi~lectrique ~dict~par

le minisere des Communications du Canada.

The above statement applies only toprinters marketed in Carradh.

VDE Statement

This device carries the VDE RFI protection mark to certify that it meets dre radio interference requirements

of the Postal OrdinanceNo. 243/1991. The additionalmarking “Vfg.243/P”expresses in short form that this

is a peripheral device (not operablealone) which onlyindividually mee~sthe Class B RFI requirements in

accordance with the DIN VDE 0878 part 3/11.89andthe Postal Ordinance 243/1991.

If this device is operatedin conjunction with other devices within a set-up, in order to rake advantage of a

“General (operating) Authorization” in accordance with the Postal Ordinance 243/1991,the complete set-up

must comply wi~ the Cfass B limits in accordance with the DIN VDE 0878part 3/11.89,as welf as satisfy

the preconditions in accordance with $21 and the prerequisites in accordancewith $3 of the Postal

Ordinance 243/1991.

As a rule, this is only fulfilled when the deviceis operated in a set-up whichhas ben type-tested and

provided with a VDE RFf protection mark with the additional marking “Vfg 243”.

Machine Noise Information Ordinance3. GSGV, January 18, 1991: The soundpressure level at the

O~rstOr positiOnis equal or less mm 70 dB (A) accOrding10ISO 7779.

The above statement applies only to printers marketed in Germany.

Trademark Acknowledgements

SJ-144MC SJ-144: Star Micronics Co., Ltd.

Macintosh, ColorSync, TrueType fonts and QuickDraw: Apple Computer, Inc.

Xerox4024: Xerox Corporation

Hammermill LaserPrint: International Paper Company

Notice

.

Alf rigbts reserved. Reproduction of anypart of this manual in anyform whatsoever without STAR’s

express permission is forbidden.

.

The contents of this manual are subject to changewithout notice.

.

Alf efforts have ken made to ensure the accuracyof the contents of [his manual at the time of press.

However, shouldany errors be detected, STAR would greatly appreciatebeing informed of them.

.

The above notwithstanding, STAR can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual.

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