Casio MEP-K10 User Manual page 10

4. Close the tape compartment cover.
Press down on the cover until is clicks securely into place.
Do not pull on the tape or try to push it back after loading it in the printer.
Tape Precautions
Leaving the tape in the printer for long periods can cause unwanted
marks on the tape and deterioration of adhesion, and it can even make
proper printing impossible. Be sure to remove the tape and properly
store it if you do not plan to print on it for a long time.
This tape uses thermal paper. Use in the following types of locations
can cause discoloration of the tape, and so should be avoided.
Near a window, outdoors, or in any other locations exposed to direct
sunlight
Locations where tape is exposed to high temperatures, rain, or
splashing water
Do not scrape the printing surface of the tape with your fi nger nail, metal
objects, etc.
This tape uses a re-adherable type adhesive. Depending on the surface
or object to which it is affi xed, the tape may detach from the surface or
leave glue residue when removed.
Note that long term display of this tape can result in discoloration.
When not using tape, store it in a plastic bag or its original box.
Avoid locations exposed to high temperature, high humidity, and direct
sunlight when storing tape.
Do not leave tape in a motor vehicle parked in sunlight.
The tape is subject to discoloration so use it as soon as possible after
unpacking it.
E-8
To remove tape from the printer
1. Perform step 1 on page E-6 to open the tape compartment cover.
2. Grasp the tape with your fi ngers and lift straight up.
When removing tape, take care not to touch the cutter. Touching the cutter
can cause fi nger cuts.
The printer head becomes hot during printing. Do not touch the printer head
when removing tape.
Printer head