1.1 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1- 1

1.1.1 Product Overview .................................................................................................................................... 1- 1

1.2 Features ........................................................................................................................................................... 1- 1

1.2.1 Printhead ................................................................................................................................................... 1- 1

1.2.2 Ink Tank..................................................................................................................................................... 1- 2

1.2.3 Cutter ......................................................................................................................................................... 1- 2

1.2.4 Auto Roll Feed Unit ................................................................................................................................. 1- 2

1.2.5 Consumables............................................................................................................................................ 1- 3

1.3 Product Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 1- 4

1.3.1 Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 1- 4

1.4 Detailed Specifications................................................................................................................................... 1- 5

1.4.1 Printing Speed and Direction ................................................................................................................. 1- 5

1.4.2 Interface Specifications........................................................................................................................... 1- 5

1.5 Names and Functions of Components........................................................................................................ 1- 7

1.5.1 Front........................................................................................................................................................... 1- 7

1.5.2 Rear ........................................................................................................................................................... 1- 7

1.5.3 Carriage..................................................................................................................................................... 1- 8

1.5.4 Inside ......................................................................................................................................................... 1- 8

1.6 Basic Operation............................................................................................................................................... 1- 9

1.6.1 Operation Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 1- 9

1.6.2 Printer Stats Transition ......................................................................................................................... 1- 10

1.6.3 Main Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 1- 10

1.7 Safety and Precautions................................................................................................................................ 1- 17

1.7.1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................. 1- 17

1.7.1.1 Moving Parts.................................................................................................................................... 1- 17

1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink ............................................................................................................................... 1- 17

1.7.1.3 Electric Parts.................................................................................................................................... 1- 18

1.7.2 Other Precautions .................................................................................................................................. 1- 19

1.7.2.1 Printhead .......................................................................................................................................... 1- 19

1.7.2.2 Ink Tank............................................................................................................................................ 1- 20

1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer........................................................................................................................ 1- 20

1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer ................................................................................................... 1- 22

1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer ...................................................................................... 1- 22

1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version................................................................................................. 1- 22

1.7.3.3 Precautions against Static Electricity........................................................................................... 1- 22

1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly ................................................................................. 1- 22

1.7.3.5 Self-diagno stic Feature................................................................................................................. 1- 22

1.7.3.6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery................................................................................................... 1- 22

Chapter 2 TECHNICAL REFERENCE

2.1 Basic Operation Outline................................................................................................................................. 2- 1

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