SATO GZ4e Series Operator's Manual page 3

Please read the following information carefully before installing and using the printer.
Pictographic Symbols
This instruction manual and the printer labels use a variety of pictographic symbols to facilitate safe and
correct use of the printer and to prevent injury to others and property damage. The symbols and meanings for
them are given below. Be sure to understand these symbols well before reading the main text.
Ignoring the instructions marked
by this symbol and erroneously
operating the printer could result
in death or serious injury.
Warning
Ignoring the instructions marked
by this symbol and erroneously
operating the printer could result
in injury or property damage.
Caution
Do not set on an unstable area
• Do not set on an unstable
area, such as a wobbly table
or slanted area or an area
subject to strong vibration. If
the printer falls off or topples
over, it could injure someone.
Do not place containers full of water
or other liquid on the printer
• Do not place flower vases,
cups, or other containers
holding liquids, such as water
or chemicals, or small metal
objects near the printer. If they
are spilled and get inside the
printer, immediately turn off
the power switch, unplug the
power cord from the outlet,
and contact your SATO
reseller or technical support
center. Using the printer in this
condition could cause a fire or
electric shock.
Do not put objects inside the printer
• Do not insert or drop in metal
or burnable objects inside the
printer's openings (cable
outlets, and so on). If foreign
objects do get inside the
printer, immediately turn off
the power switch, unplug the
power cord from the outlet,
and contact your SATO
reseller or technical support
center. Using the printer in this
condition could cause a fire or
electric shock.
GZ4e Series Operator Manual
Safety Precautions
Example Pictographs
The
warning symbol is contained inside this pictograph (The
symbol at left is for electric shock).
The
specifically prohibited is contained in or near the pictograph
(The symbol at left means "Disassembly prohibited").
The
to be done is contained in the pictograph (The symbol at left
means "Unplug the power cord from the outlet").
Warning
Do not use other than the specified
voltage
• Do not use other than the
specified voltage. Doing so could
result in fire or electric shock.
Always ground the connections
• Always connect the printer's
ground wire to a ground. Not
grounding the ground wire
could result in electric shock.
Handling of the power cord
• Do not damage, break, or
modify the power cord. Also,
do not place heavy objects on
the power cord, heat it, or pull
it because doing so could
damage the power cord and
cause a fire or electric shock.
• If the power cord becomes
damaged (core is exposed,
wires broken, and so on),
contact your SATO reseller or
technical support center.
Using the power cord in this
condition could cause a fire or
electric shock.
• Do not modify, excessively
bend, twist, or pull the power
cord. Using the power cord in
such a condition could cause a
fire or electric shock.
pictograph means "Caution is required." A specific
pictograph means "Should not be done." What is
pictograph means "Must be done." What is specifically
When the printer has been dropped or
broken
• If the printer is dropped or
broken, immediately turn off
the power switch, unplug the
power cord from the outlet,
and contact your SATO
reseller or technical support
center. Using the printer in this
condition could cause a fire or
electric shock.
Do not use the printer when some-
thing is abnormal about it
• Continuing to use the printer in
the event something is
abnormal about it, such as
smoke or unusual smells
coming from it, could result in
fire or electric shock.
Immediately turn off the power
switch, unplug the power cord
from the outlet, and contact
your SATO reseller or
technical support center for
repairs. It is dangerous for the
customer to try to repair it, so
absolutely do not attempt
repairs on your own.
Do not disassemble the printer
• Do not disassemble or modify
the printer. Doing so could
result in fire or electric shock.
Contact your SATO reseller or
technical support center to
conduct internal inspections,
adjustments, and repairs.
Safety Precautions
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