Precautions
Installation
• Do not place the unit in direct sunlight and near hot
equipment.
• The unit should not be exposed to extremely high
or low temperatures [temperature range: 5 °C to
40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)].
• The unit should not be exposed to extremely high
or low humidity (humidity range: 20 % to 80 % RH).
• Avoid condensation resulting from rapid changes in
temperature.
• Do not place the unit in areas with poor ventilation.
• Do not place the unit in areas with high
concentrations of dust or chemical fumes, solvents,
etc.
• Do not place books, paper or other items on top of
the printer.
Operation
• Do not operate the printer without installing paper
and a ribbon cassette.
• Do not obstruct printhead movement while the
printer is operating.
• Protect the unit from static electricity.
CD-ROM
• Do not write or stick paper on the front and/or back
of CD-ROM.
• Do not touch the data side of the CD-ROM. When
handling the CD-ROM, be careful not to leave
fingerprints or otherwise damage the CD-ROM.
• Do not leave the CD-ROM where it is directly
exposed to sunlight or near a heater for extended
periods.
• Do not throw or bend the CD-ROM.
Ink Ribbon
• Do not store the ink ribbon in direct sunlight or in a
place with a temperature over 40 °C (104 °F).
• For details about the ink ribbon, please refer to the
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
Please ask your Panasonic sales company about
obtaining the Material Safety Data Sheet.
Others
• Do not use thinner, benzine, or cleaners containing
abrasives or surfactants, for cleaning the outside of
printer.
• Plug the power cord into an outlet form which you
can easily unplug it.
Caution Labels
The printhead is hot.
Do not touch.
CAUTION
Operating Instructions 11
Safety Information