Miscellaneous

Precautions

Safety

•Operate the printer using the power source specified in “Specifications” (page 21).

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

•If you do not intend to use the printer for a long time, press the 1 ON/STANDBY switch on the printer to enter the standby state and then remove the power plug.

•Unplug the power cable by grasping the plug, not the cable 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.

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 on the back of the unit to prevent the unit from overheating. Be careful not to obstruct them with other objects or by covering the unit with a cloth etc.

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 ink ribbon 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.

•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.

On Transportation

When transporting the printer, be certain to first remove all accessories, including the ink ribbon and paper. Carrying the printer with accessories installed can later cause the printer to malfunction. It is recommended that the ink ribbon and paper roll be stored in their original bags.

Cleaning

Note

Before you clean the printer, be sure to press the 1 ON/ STANDBY switch to enter the standby state and then remove the power plug.

When the cabinet becomes dirty

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 benzene or chemical cloth, which may damage the finish.

Cleaning the internals of the printer

If printouts begin to appear with lines or marks on them, clean the internals of the printer according to the procedure described below.

To maintain print quality, we recommend that you perform regular cleaning once a month or once after every 10 printing packs used.

1 Make sure that the printer is not performing an operation, and then pull out the media tray.

2 Confirm whether there is paper inside.

3 Remove the ink ribbon.

For details on how to remove the ink ribbon, see step 4 of “Replacing the Ink Ribbon and Paper” on page 16.

Miscellaneous

Precautions 19