Handling, Maintenance, And Repairs; Handling - Epson TM200 Service Manual

3 Handling, Maintenance, and Repairs

3.1 Handling

Transport Precautions
Take the following steps to protect the unit against vibration and impact whenever
transporting it:
CAUTION:
We recommend that each unit be packed individually in the boxes supplied by
LABAU Technology Corp..
Remove the paper from the unit.
Make sure that the paper roll cover is securely closed.
Setup Precautions
Note:
The cover of the unit is secured in place with tape. Remove the tape before using the unit.
Operational Precautions
Observing the following operational precautions protects the unit against damage.
CAUTION:
Connect the interface cable, power cable, and drawer cable to the applicable
connectors of the unit. Do not use undue force when plugging cables into connectors.
Do not turn unit power off during normal operation. Be especially careful to avoid
turning power off while a paper cut operation is being performed. Doing so can result
in the cutter blade being exposed, which will make it impossible to open the paper roll
cover.
Never pull out paper while the paper roll cover is open.
During normal operation, never open the cutter cover and rotate the cutter manual
knob by hand. Doing so can cause the cutter blade to be exposed, making it impossible
to open the paper roll cover.
The heating element of the printer mechanism's thermal head and the driver IC are easily
damaged. Never allow these components to come into contact with metal or other hard
objects.
Never touch the printer mechanism's (thermal head's) heating element with your
hand. Doing so can soil the heating element and affect proper operation.
The head and motor areas are very hot during and immediately after printing. Do not
touch components in these areas directly with your hand.
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