Important Safety Instructions - Open Date Thermocode Series 2 Operator Instructions Manual

Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04
1. Read these instructions carefully. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2. Always disconnect the printer and Power Supply from the mains electrical supply before attempting
to clean or service the product.
3. Never operate the printer, unless it is installed within the mounting frame supplied. When installed
correctly, the gap between the printer and print base should be nominally 1mm.
4. Do not use the product near water. Never spill liquid of any kind on to the product.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable stand, table or machine. It may fall causing serious injury to
the operator or damage to the product.
6. Never insert objects of any kind into this product through any openings or gaps as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short circuit parts that could result in fire or electric shock.
7. This product should only be connected to the type of electrical supply as indicated on the label
located on the top of the Power Supply. (See CE label)
8. Ensure that the printer connection cable is fully secured to the printer and power supply with the
screws supplied. Failure to do this will result in the machine not being properly earthed.
9. Use only the power cable supplied with the product. The cable supplied is three core, utilising one
wire as a grounding conductor. This must be connected to a suitable earth point at the electrical
supply. This is a safety feature. If any doubt arises in trying to connect the power cable, please
contact the manufacturer or the agent who supplied the product.
10. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable. Do not locate the product where people could walk
on the cable.
11. If an extension cable is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere ratings of the
equipment plugged into the extension cable does not exceed the extension cable ampere rating.
Also make sure that the total rating does not exceed the fuse rating.
12. Do not service this product yourself as opening or removing guards may expose you to dangerous
voltages, major burns and other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
13. Do not attempt to use to use this product in areas where explosive gases or substances are present.
14. Under the following conditions always disconnect the electrical supply and refer to a qualified service
engineer.
a. If the power cable is damaged or frayed.
b. If the printer connection cables are damaged in any way.
c. If liquid has been spilled into the product has been exposed to water.
d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
15. Adjust only those controls covered by these instructions. Improper adjustment could result in permanent
damage, requiring qualified technicians to restore the product to normal operating conditions.
16. Do not touch the printer or control box with wet or moist hands.
17. Do not use the Printer without Thermal Transfer Ribbon, as the printhead maybe damaged.
January 2011

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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