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

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

1.2 Features ..........................................................................................................................................................................1-2

1.2.1 Features ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-2

1.2.2 Printhead ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-2

1.2.3 Ink Tank ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-2

1.2.4 Cutter............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-3

1.2.5 Roll Feed Unit.............................................................................................................................................................................. 1-3

1.2.6 Stand ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-4

1.2.7 IEEE1394 (FireWire) Board ........................................................................................................................................................ 1-4

1.2.8 Consumables ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-5

1.3 Product Specifications....................................................................................................................................................1-6

1.3.1 Product Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................. 1-6

1.4 Detailed Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................1-8

1.4.1 Print Speed and Direction ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-8

1.4.2 Interface Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................. 1-14

1.5 Names and Functions of Components .........................................................................................................................1-15

1.5.1 Front ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-15

1.5.2 Rear ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-17

1.5.3 Top Cover (Inside) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-17

1.5.4 Manual Loading Area ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-18

1.5.5 Roll Feed Unit Cover (Inside).................................................................................................................................................... 1-18

1.5.6 Carriage...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-19

1.5.7 Inside.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-19

1.6 Basic Operation............................................................................................................................................................1-20

1.6.1 Operation Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-20

1.6.2 Main Menu................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-22

1.7 Safety and Precautions .................................................................................................................................................1-39

1.7.1 Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-39

1.7.1.1 Moving Parts .................................................................................................................................................................................................1-39

1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink.............................................................................................................................................................................................1-39

1.7.1.3 Electric Parts .................................................................................................................................................................................................1-40

1.7.2 Other Precautions....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-41

1.7.2.1 Printhead .......................................................................................................................................................................................................1-41

1.7.2.2 Ink Tank ........................................................................................................................................................................................................1-42

1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer ......................................................................................................................................................................................1-42

1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer .......................................................................................................................................... 1-45

1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer.........................................................................................................................................................1-45

1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version ................................................................................................................................................................1-45

1.7.3.3 Precautions against Static Electricity ............................................................................................................................................................1-45

1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly.....................................................................................................................................................1-45

1.7.3.5 Self-diagnostic Feature..................................................................................................................................................................................1-45

1.7.3.6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery..................................................................................................................................................................1-45

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