Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Precautions

Safety

•Operate the unit using the power source specified in “Specifications” (on page 24).

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

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

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

•Do not disassemble the unit.

•Do not remove the cabinet. 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 dealer.

Installation

Avoid placing the unit in a location subject to: mechanical vibration

–high humidity

–excessive dust

–direct or excessive sunlight

–extremely high or low temperatures

–Ventilation holes are provided to prevent the unit from overheating. Be careful not to obstruct them with other units or by covering the unit with a cloth etc.

Condensation

•If the unit 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 large amounts 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 allow the printer to stand for at least one hour.

•If the film is subjected to wide and sudden changes in temperature, condensation may form on the film in the

film tray. This will cause the printer to malfunction. Also, if the film is used in this state, spots are likely to appear on the printout.

•To store a half-used package of film, replace the film in its original packing and reseal the package. If possible, before using sealed film, place it, in its sealed package, in a warm room for several hours. Doing so prevents condensation from forming when the film is removed from its package.

Transporting the Unit

Before transporting the unit, remove the supplied accessories and then put them back into their original packing. Transporting the unit with the supplied accessories still installed may cause malfunctions.

Note

It is dangerous to move the unit with the casters used to stand it vertically. Do not use the caster to move the unit.

Cleaning the Cabinet

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft dry cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine, which may damage the finish.

Note

Be sure to set the ON/STANDBY switch on the front panel to STANDBY before cleaning the cabinet.

Maintenance

Perform the following maintenance regularly after every 500 printings.

•Replacing the cleaning roller

•Cleaning the thermal head, platen roller, pinch roller and separation rubbers

•Cleaning the fan filter

In addition to the above maintenance, regular maintenance is required after every 5,000 printings. However, you should ask your nearest Sony dealer to perform this maintenance.

You can check the total number of prints using the TOTAL PRINTS item of the INFORMATION menu. For details, see “To confirm the total number of prints made since you started the unit” (on page 15).

Note

Before starting the following maintenance, be sure to set the ON/STANDBY switch on the front panel to STANDBY, and then the main POWER switch on the rear panel to OFF.

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