Toshiba B-SV4T Series Safety Precautions

TOSHIBA Barcode Printer
B-SV4T SERIES
Safety Precautions
Safety Summary
Personal safety in handling or maintaining the equipment is extremely important. Warnings and Cautions
necessary for safe handling are included in this manual. All warnings and cautions contained in this manual
should be read and understood before handling or maintaining the equipment.
Do not attempt to effect repairs or modifications to this equipment. If a fault occurs that cannot be rectified
using the procedures described in this manual, turn off the power, unplug the machine, then contact your
authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.
Meanings of Each Symbol
This symbol indicates warning items (including cautions).
Specific warning contents are drawn inside the
(The symbol on the left indicates a general caution.)
This symbol indicates prohibited actions (prohibited items).
Specific prohibited contents are drawn inside or near the
(The symbol on the left indicates "no disassembling".)
This symbol indicates actions which must be performed.
Specific instructions are drawn inside or near the
(The symbol on the left indicates "disconnect the power cord plug from the outlet".)
WARNING
This indicates that there is the risk of death or serious injury if the
machines are improperly handled contrary to this indication.
Do not use voltages other than
Any other than the
the voltage (AC) specified on the
specified AC voltage
is prohibited.
rating plate, as this may cause
fire or electric shock.
If the machines share the same
Prohibited
outlet with any other electrical
appliances that consume large
amounts of power, the voltage
will fluctuate widely each time
these appliances operate. Be sure
to provide an exclusive outlet for
the machine as this may cause
fire or electric shock.
Do not insert or drop metal,
Prohibited
flammable or other foreign
objects into the machines through
the ventilation slits, as this may
cause fire or electric shock.
If the machines are dropped or
Disconnect
the plug. their cabinets damaged, first turn
off the power switches and
disconnect the power cord plugs
from the outlet, and then contact
your authorised TOSHIBA TEC
representative for assistance.
Continued use of the machine in
that condition may cause fire or
electric shock.
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Do not plug in or unplug the power
Prohibited
cord plug with wet hands as this
may cause electric shock.
Do not place metal objects or
Prohibited
water-filled containers such as
flower vases, flower pots or mugs,
etc. on top of the machines. If
metal objects or spilled liquid enter
the machines, this may cause fire
or electric shock.
Do not scratch, damage or modify
Prohibited
the power cords. Also, do not
place heavy objects on, pull on, or
excessively bend the cords, as this
may cause fire or electrical shock.
Continued use of the machines in
Disconnect
the plug.
an abnormal condition such as
when the machines are producing
smoke or strange smells may cause
fire or electric shock. In these
cases, immediately turn off the
power switches and disconnect the
power cord plugs from the outlet.
Then, contact your authorised
TOSHIBA TEC representative for
assistance.
If foreign objects (metal
Disconnect
fragments, water, liquids) enter
the plug.
the machines, first turn off the
power switches and disconnect
the power cord plugs from the
outlet, and then contact your
authorised TOSHIBA TEC
representative for assistance.
Continued use of the machine in
that condition may cause fire or
electric shock.
Ensure that the equipment is
Connect a
properly grounded. Extension
grounding wire.
cables should also be grounded.
Fire or electric shock could
occur on improperly grounded
equipment.
CAUTION
This indicates that there is the risk of personal Injury or damage to
objects if the machines are improperly handled contrary to this indication.
Precautions
The following precautions will help to ensure that this machine will continue to function correctly.
• Try to avoid locations that have the following adverse conditions:
* Temperatures out of the specification
* Shared power source
• The cover should be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth or a cloth slightly dampened with a mild
detergent solution. NEVER USE THINNER OR ANY OTHER VOLATILE SOLVENT on the plastic
covers.
• USE ONLY TOSHIBA TEC SPECIFIED paper and ribbons.
• DO NOT STORE the paper or ribbons where they might be exposed to direct sunlight, high
temperatures, high humidity, dust, or gas.
• Ensure the printer is operated on a level surface.
• Any data stored in the memory of the printer could be lost during a printer fault.
• Try to avoid using this equipment on the same power supply as high voltage equipment or equipment
likely to cause mains interference.
• Unplug the machine whenever you are working inside it or cleaning it.
• Keep your work environment static free.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the machines, as these items may become unbalanced and fall
causing injury.
• Do not block the ventilation slits of the machines, as this will cause heat to build up inside the
machines and may cause fire.
• Do not lean against the machine. It may fall on you and could cause injury.
• Care must be taken not to injure yourself with the printer paper cutter.
• Unplug the machine when it is not used for a long period of time.
• Place the machine on a stable and level surface.
Request Regarding Maintenance
• Utilize our maintenance services.
After purchasing the machine, contact your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance
once a year to have the inside of the machine cleaned. Otherwise, dust will build up inside the
machines and may cause a fire or a malfunction. Cleaning is particularly effective before humid rainy
seasons.
• Our preventive maintenance service performs the periodic checks and other work required to maintain
the quality and performance of the machines, preventing accidents beforehand.
For details, please consult your authorised TOSHIBA TEC representative for assistance.
• Using insecticides and other chemicals
Do not expose the machines to insecticides or other volatile solvents. This will cause the cabinet or
other parts to deteriorate or cause the paint to peel.
When unplugging the power cords,
Disconnect
the plug. be sure to hold and pull on the plug
portion. Pulling on the cord portion
may cut or expose the internal wires
and cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove covers, repair or
No
modify the machine by yourself.
disassembling.
You may be injured by high
voltage, very hot parts or sharp
edges inside the machine.
* Direct sunlight * High humidity
* Excessive vibration * Dust/Gas