Operation

Before Printing

This section describes the operations below that must be made before printing, but after mounting the paper tray on the printer (see “Assembly” on page 7) and after making the necessary connections (see “Connections” on page 7).

•Loading an ink ribbon (See below.)

•Loading paper (See page 11.)

Once the above operations have been completed, there should be no need to repeat them during routine printing. Perform them only as necessary.

Notes

•You can replace the ink ribbon or load paper regardless of whether the power is on or off. However, turning off the power will cause the image stored in the memory to be lost.

•Use the ink ribbon and paper contained in the same package as a pair. Before attempting to load an ink ribbon or paper, make sure that the combination of the ink ribbon and paper is compatible. When either an ink ribbon or paper has been exhausted, replace both the ink ribbon and paper at the same time.

•Use only ink ribbon and paper designed for use with this printer. Failing to do so is likely to result in malfunctions. (See“Ink Ribbon and Paper” on page 15.)

Loading an Ink Ribbon

Load an ink ribbon into the printer’s ink ribbon compartment.

Notes

•When you use the printer for the first time, the thermal head may be out of position. Before attempting to use the ink ribbon, turn on the power under the condition where the front panel is closed so that the thermal head is placed at the correct position.

•When transporting the printer, remove the ink ribbon and secure the thermal head.

•If a blank sheet of paper is ejected, and the RIBBON indicator lights, the ink ribbon has been exhausted. Replace the paper together with the ink ribbon. Do not reuse the ejected blank paper.

•Once an ink ribbon has been completely used up, replace it. An ink ribbon is not reusable.

•Do not rewind the ink ribbon for reuse.

•Do not touch the ink ribbon or place it in a dusty location. Finger prints or dust on the ink ribbon will result in imperfect printing or malfunction of the head.

•Use the ink ribbon and paper supplied with the printer for the initial operation check of the printer.

1 Open the front panel by pulling the front panel toward you.

Note

Be sure not to open the front panel when printing.

2 Remove the spent ink ribbon.

When you use the printer for the first time, this operation is not required.

Operation

Before Printing

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