Operation

Before Printing

Once the printer is connected to the computer (page 10), before you can actually begin printing you must load the paper and the ink ribbon as described below.

Notes on the Handling of the Ink Ribbon and Paper

Operation

Compatible ink ribbon and paper

 

 

• Be sure to use only ink ribbon and paper that is intended

 

specifically for use with this printer.

 

• Always use the ink ribbon and paper provided in the

 

same package together. Each printing pack contains two

 

ink ribbons rolls and two paper rolls.

 

• For details on the ink ribbon and paper that can be used

 

in this printer, see “Ink Ribbon and Paper” on page 20.

Handling the ink ribbon

•Do not separate the two spools of the ink ribbon before loading it in the printer.

•An IC board is built into one of the spools. Do not touch the terminals of the IC board, and do not allow them to come into contact with metal objects, etc. Furthermore, do not strike, bend or drop the ink ribbon; doing so could make the ink ribbon unusable.

IC board

•Do not attempt to re-use a used ink ribbon.

•Do not rewind the ink ribbon.

•Do not touch the surface of the ink ribbon, and do not leave it exposed in a dusty location. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the ink ribbon can cause smudges in printed output, and can damage the thermal head.

•Since, like other color dyes, the dyes used in this ink ribbon may discolor over time, the product will neither be replaced nor be warranted against any color change.

Handling paper rolls

•Place the paper roll vertically on the stable place, when opening the wrapping. If you open the wrapping holding it with hands or placing it horizontally, you may drop it. Dropping may result in an injury.

•Be sure not to open the wrapping with a knife such as a cutter. This may damage a paper roll and ink ribbon and you may not be able to use them for printing.

•Whenever you set down a paper roll, place it standing on its end as show in the figure below. If you place it on its side, it could roll of the surface and fall, possibly causing personal injury.

•Always hold a paper roll securely with two hands. Dropping a paper roll could cause personal injury. Any dust on the printing surface will result in poor printout quality.

Hold securely with two hands

Notes on storing ink ribbons and paper

•Do not store ink ribbons and paper in locations exposed to high temperatures, high humidity, dust, or direct sunlight.

•Do not open the ink ribbon and paper packages until you are ready to use them.

•If it is necessary to store a partially used ink ribbon or paper roll for an extended period of time, it is recommended that they be stored in their original bags.

12 Before Printing