KODAK 1200i WIDE-FORMAT PRINTING SYSTEM
Technical Training Guide 73
b) 3-Prong to 2-Prong Adapters
- Do not attach a 3-prong adapter to a 2-prong or non-grounded electrical outlet just for
the purpose of supplying power to the printer – call an
electrician immediately and correct the power source problem.
Bypassing the ground connection enables a free floating
ground to exist at the printer which is not only dangerous to
the operator but will likely result in imaging output problems.
- Some customers install line adapters which have a ground
lead, then attach a wire between the ground lead and the
receptacle box housing (i.e. screw) or other fixed point.
CAUTION: Installation of these types of adapters provides an
extremely unreliable ground, is dangerous to the operator and
equipment, and should never be considered a solution.
c) Non-Grounded Conditioners/Regulators
- Never connect a line conditioner or power
regulator to an ungrounded power source – this can
be dangerous to the equipment and operator. See b.
above.
