Precautions

Installation

•Do not place the unit in direct sunlight and near hot
equipment.
•The unit should not be exposed to extremely high
or low temperatures [temperature range: 5 °C to
40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)].
•The unit should not be exposed to extremely high
or low humidity (humidity range: 20 % to 80 % RH).
•Avoid condensation resulting from rapid changes in
temperature.
•Do not place the unit in areas with poor ventilation.
•Do not place the unit in areas with high
concentrations of dust or chemical fumes, solvents,
etc.
•Do not place books, paper or other items on top of
the printer.

Operation

•Do not operate the printer without installing paper
and a ribbon cassette.
•Do not obstruct printhead movement while the
printer is operating.
•Protect the unit from static electricity.

CD-ROM

•Do not write or stick paper on the front and/or back
of CD-ROM.
•Do not touch the data side of the CD-ROM. When
handling the CD-ROM, be careful not to leave
fingerprints or otherwise damage the CD-ROM.
•Do not leave the CD-ROM where it is directly
exposed to sunlight or near a heater for extended
periods.
•Do not throw or bend the CD-ROM.

Ink Ribbon

•Do not store the ink ribbon in direct sunlight or in a
place with a temperature over 40 °C (104 °F).
•For details about the ink ribbon, please refer to the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Please ask your Panasonic sales company about
obtaining the Material Safety Data Sheet.

Others

•Do not use thinner, benzine, or cleaners containing
abrasives or surfactants, for cleaning the outside of
printer.
•Plug the power cord into an outlet form which you
can easily unplug it.

Caution Labels

The printhead is hot.
Do not touch.
CAUTION
Operating Instructions 11
Safety Information