Appendix

PrecautionsSafety

•Operate the printer using the power source specified in “Specifications” on page 55.

•Be careful not to damage the power cord by placing or dropping heavy objects on it; it is dangerous to use the unit with a damaged power cord.

•If you do not intend to use the unit for a long time, disconnect the power cord.

•Unplug the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord itself.

•Do not disassemble the unit. There is a danger of electric shock from the internal parts.

•Be careful not to spill water or other liquids on the unit, or to allow combustible or metallic material to enter the cabinet. If used with foreign matter in the cabinet, the unit is liable to fail, or present a risk of fire or electric shock.

•If the unit malfunctions or if a foreign body falls into the cabinet, disconnect the power immediately and consult your Sony service facility or your Sony dealer.

•To store a half-used printing pack, replace it in its original packing and reseal the package. If possible, keep the sealed printing pack in a cool, dark location. To subsequently use the printing pack, place it, in its sealed package, in a warm room for several hours. Doing so prevents condensation from forming when the printing pack is removed from its package.

Installation

•Install the unit on a level surface. Do not install the unit on a slant or on its side. Doing so could damage the unit.

•Do not jar or drop the unit.

•Do not install the unit in any location that is subject to:

–instability

–excessive dust

–extremely high or low temperatures

–vibration

–high humidity

–direct sunlight

•Do not block the ventilation holes on the unit. Doing so could result in damage.

On transporting the printer

Do not transport the printer with the supplied accessories, ribbon cartridge and paper roll attached. Doing so may cause a malfunction. It is recommended that you store the ribbon cartridge and paper roll in the package they came in after you remove them.

On condensation

•If the printer is subjected to wide and sudden changes in temperature, such as when it is moved from a cold room to a warm room or when it is left in a room with a heater that tends to produce quantities of moisture, condensation may form inside the printer. In such cases the printer will probably not work properly, and may even develop a fault if you persist in using it. If moisture condensation forms, turn off the power and leave the printer standing for at least one hour.

•If the printing pack is subjected to wide and sudden changes in temperature, condensation may form on the ribbon cartridge or paper inside. This will cause the printer to malfunction. Also if the printing pack is used in this state, spots are likely to appear on the printout.

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