50 Using the Printer Chapter 3Traveling With the PrinterBefore transporting the printer, follow these steps to protect the printmechanism:1. Turn off the power. This secures the cartridge holder in the homeposition.2. Remove any paper from the printer.3. Disconnect the interface cable and the AC adapter.4. Close the front and top covers, if necessary.N The printer is designed so that you can transport it with the BJ cartridgeinstalled. Therefore, do not remove the BJ cartridge. An opened BJcartridge that is not installed in the printer may leak, and the print headmay dry out.5. Place the printer and any accessories in a suitable carrying case.Follow these additional guidelines:o If you are traveling to another country, make sure the AC adaptermatches the power requirements of that country. (The optionalportable kit and universal adapter allow you to operate the printer inany country.)o When traveling with the printer, always pack it with your carry-onitems. Do not ship the printer in a suitcase due to baggage handlingtechniques.N You can take the printer through airport X-ray security checks.
