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Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these safety instructions before using the printer. In addition, follow all warnings and instructions marked on the printer itself.

When setting up the printer

Do not place the printer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat source.

Place the printer on a flat surface. The printer will not operate properly if it is tilted or placed at an angle.

Do not place this product on a soft, unstable surface like a bed or a sofa, or a small, enclosed area, as this restricts ventilation.

Do not block or cover the slots and openings in the printer's cabinet, and do not insert objects through the slots.

Use only the type of power source indicated on the printer's label. If you are not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or consult your dealer.

Connect all equipment to properly grounded electrical outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.

Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.

The power cord should be placed to avoid abrasions, cuts, fraying, crimping, kinking, and other damage.

If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord's ampere rating. Also, make sure the total ampere of all devices plugged into the electrical outlet does not exceed the electrical outlet's ampere rating.

Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of another cord may result in fire or electric shock.

This product's power cord is for use with this product only. Use with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.

When maintaining the printer

Unplug the printer before cleaning it, and always clean it with a piece of damp cloth only.

Do not spill liquid onto the printer.

Except as specifically explained in this guide, do not attempt to service the printer yourself.

Unplug the printer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

i.	If the power cord or plug is damaged.
ii.	If liquid has entered the printer.
iii.	If the printer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
iv.	If the printer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.

If you plan to use the printer in Germany, observe the following:

To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this printer, the building installation must be protected by a 10- or 16-amp circuit breaker.

When Handling the paper

Never use the knob to adjust, move, or eject paper; this may damage the printer or cause it to lose the top-of-form position

Use the knob on the left side of the printer to clear paper jams only when the printer is off. Otherwise, you may damage the printer or change the top-of-form or tear-off position.

Never press the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button when you are using the pull tractor; the paper could come off the pull tractor and jam the printer.

Do not pull up the paper by hand to fit it on the pull tractor; this may damage the printer. Press the LF/FF button to move the paper.

Do not load multipart forms, carbon paper, or labels in the paper guide.

It is best to load continuous paper with labels on the pull tractor. Loading labels on the rear or the front push tractor is not recommended.

Never feed labels backward using the Load/Eject or Tear Off/Bin button. When fed backward, labels can easily peel off the backing sheet and cause a paper jam.

Because labels are sensitive to temperature and humidity, use them only under normal operating conditions described below:

	Temperature	15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F)
	Humidity	30 to 60% RH

Do not leave labels loaded in the printer between jobs; they may curl around the platen and jam when you resume printing.

Do not load continuous paper with labels from the rear paper slot. Because the paper path from the rear slot is curved, labels may come off their backing sheets inside the printer and cause a paper jam.

Do not load paper that is curled or has been folded.

When operating the printer

Adjust only those controls that are covered in the user documentation. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage requiring extensive repair by a qualified technician.

Whenever you turn off the printer, wait at least five seconds before turning it back on; otherwise, you may damage the printer.

Do not turn off the printer while it is printing the self test. Always press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page before you turn off the printer.

Do not turn off the printer while it is printing the hex dump. Always press the Pause button to stop printing and the Load/Eject button to eject the printed page before you turn off the printer.

Do not reconnect the power cord to an electrical outlet that has the wrong voltage for your printer.

Never replace the print head yourself; you may damage the printer. Also, other parts of the printer must be checked when the print head is replaced.

You need to move the print head by hand to replace the ribbon cartridge. If you have just used the printer, the print head may be hot; let it cool for a few minutes before touching it.

Note for German-speaking users:

Bei Anschluss des Druckers an die Stromversorgung muss sichergestellt werden, dass die Gebaudeinstallation mit einer 10 A- oder 16 A-Sicherung abgesichert ist.

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