Using The Printer - Star SM-S230I SERIES Hardware Manual

Using the Printer

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P Some semiconductors can be damaged by static electricity.
Be sure to turn off the printer when inserting or removing the battery pack.
P Do not drop the printer or hit it against a hard object.
P Do not open the printer cover while the printer is printing.
P Before you open the printer cover, make sure that printing data is not being sent to the printer.
P Do not unplug or plug in a communication cable while the printer is printing or during communication.
P Do not touch a communication connector while the printer is printing.
P Turn off the printer when you are not using it.
P When the printer is used in a low temperature environment or when a PIN pad or other device that needs
electricity is connected to the printer, the battery's performance will be diminished, and the amount of time
that you can use the printer for may be reduced.
P Do not pull out paper while the printer cover is closed.
P The heating element and the driver IC of the thermal head are easily damaged. Do not touch them with
metal objects, sandpaper, etc.
P Printing quality may suffer if the thermal head heating element becomes soiled by being touched with your
hands. Do not touch the thermal head heating element.
P There is a risk of damage to the driver IC of the thermal head from static electricity.
Never directly touch the IC.
P Do not operate the printer if there is moisture on the front surface of the head from condensation, etc.
Thermal Paper Handling
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P Only use thermal paper with the designated specifications.
The printing quality and working life of the thermal head cannot be guaranteed if any paper other than that
recommended is used. In particular, paper containing [Na+, K+, C1-] may drastically reduce the working
life of the thermal head. Please exercise caution.
P Store the thermal paper in a cool, dry, dark location.
P Do not rub the thermal paper with a hard object.
P Do not leave the thermal paper in contact with plastic film, an eraser, or adhesive tape for a long period of
time.
P Do not stack the thermal paper on fresh diazo copies or wet-type copies.
P Do not use chemical glue on the thermal paper.
P Do not use thermal paper that has been stored for a long period of time.