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❏ Power sourc e
• Be sure to insert the power plug only in a wall unit of
the voltage designated in the voltage selector switch
and on the rating plate on the back of the unit.
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources or place
heavy objects on it. Do not bend or twist the power
cord.
❏ Foreign matter and water
• Keep your hands and personal items, such as scarfs and
ties, away from the carriage mechanism while the
printer is operating. The carriage moves with
considerable force.
• Keep the printer dry. If you accidentally spill water on
the machine, turn the power off immediately and wipe
it dry. Do not turn the power on until the machine is
completely dry.
❏ Installation environment
• The printer should be used where humidity is low,
where there is little dust, and where the printer is not
in direct sunlight.
• Avoid placing or leaning anything on top of the
printer. If you accidentally drop any object into the
machine, turn the power off immediately, then
carefully remove the object.
• Do not twist the ribbon while installing it.
❏ Operating condition
• Wait at least two seconds after turning power off before
turning it back again. The initialization process may
not be performed correctly if this is not done.
• Do not touch the print head immediately after printing
because it is too hot.
• Never operate the printer without paper or paper
properly installed. If you use paper that is not as wide
as the platen, be sure that printing does not exceed
paper width. Use software control to change the width
of the print line.
• Never insert or pull out an interface cable while the power to the printer and computer is on.
• Be sure to turn off the printer before turning off a connected host computer.
Caution for use