Caution for use
❏Power sourc e
• Be sure to insert the power plug only in a
wall unit of the voltage designated in the voltage selector switch and on the rating plate on the back of the unit.
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources or place heavy objects on it. Do not bend or twist the power cord.
❏Foreign matter and water
• Keep your hands and personal items, such as
scarfs and ties, away from the carriage mechanism while the printer is operating. The carriage moves with considerable force.
• Keep the printer dry. If you accidentally spill water on the machine, turn the power off immediately and wipe it dry. Do not turn t h e p o w e r o n u n t i l t h e m a c h i n e i s completely dry.
❏ Installation environment
• The printer should be used where humidity is low, where there is little dust, and where the printer is not in direct sunlight.
• Avoid placing or leaning anything on top of the printer. If you accidentally drop any object into the machine, turn the power off immediately, then carefully remove the object.
• Do not twist the ribbon while installing it.
❏ Operating condition
• Wait at least two seconds after turning power o ff b e f o r e t u r n i n g i t b a c k a g a i n . T h e initialization process may not be performed correctly if this is not done.
•Do not touch the print head immediately after printing because it is too hot.
•Never operate the printer without paper or paper properly installed.
If you use paper that is not as wide as the platen, be sure that printing does not exceed paper width. Use software control to change the width of the print line.
•Never insert or pull out an interface cable while the power to the printer and computer is on.
•Be sure to turn off the printer before turning off a connected host computer.
