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Contents

Features of the SC-545EX............................................................................4

To Ensure Safe Use......................................................................................5

Pour utiliser en toute sécurité..................................................................... 9

Chapter 1: Getting Started........................................................................ 15

1-1 Checking Accessories.................................................................................................................. 16
1-2 Part Names .................................................................................................................................. 17
1-3 Assembling and Installing............................................................................................................. 20
Installation Environment ..........................................................................................................................................2 0
Step 1: Assemble the Stand...................................................................................................................................... 21
Step 2: Install the Included Items............................................................................................................................. 23
Step 3: Install the Drain Bottle................................................................................................................................. 24
Step 4: Remove the Protective Media...................................................................................................................... 26
1-4 Connecting the Cables................................................................................................................. 27
Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Connecting to the Computer .................................................................................................................................... 28
1-5 Switching On the Power for the First Time ..................................................................................30
Step 1: Install Ink Cartridges.................................................................................................................................... 30
Step 2 : Match the Machine to the Environment Where Installed .......................................................................... 32
1-6 Installing the Blade....................................................................................................................... 33
Installing a Blade...................................................................................................................................................... 33
Removing a Blade .................................................................................................................................................... 35

Chapter 2: Basic Operation .......................................................................37

2-1 Examples of Operations with This Machine................................................................................. 38
2-2 Switching the Power On and Off.................................................................................................. 39
Switching On the Power........................................................................................................................................... 39
Switching Off the Power at the End of the Day ...................................................................................................... 40
2-3 Loading Media.............................................................................................................................. 41
Loading Roll Media.................................................................................................................................................. 41
Loading Sheet Media................................................................................................................................................ 45
When Loading Thick Media (Only When Printing)................................................................................................ 46
When Loading Media That Warps Easily (Only When Printing)........................................................................... 47
Separating the Media................................................................................................................................................ 48
Removing the Media ................................................................................................................................................ 48
2-4 Printing .........................................................................................................................................49
To Perform Printing.................................................................................................................................................. 49
Performing a Printing Test .......................................................................................................................................50
Downloading Printing Data...................................................................................................................................... 50
2-5 Cutting ..........................................................................................................................................51
To Perform Cutting................................................................................................................................................... 51
Test Cutting............................................................................................................................................................... 52
Downloading Cutting Data....................................................................................................................................... 53
2-6 Printing and Cutting...................................................................................................................... 54
Sequence of Operation for Printing and Cutting ..................................................................................................... 54