Star SM-S220 Series Hardware Manual page 4

Precautions for Using This Product
To use this product properly, please follow the precautions given below.
WARNING
If you notice smoke, a strange smell, or a strange sound, turn off the power immediately,
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and remove the battery pack and battery charger. Then contact a Star Micronics dealer.
The battery pack may be hot immediately after the product has been used.
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Do not attempt to repair the product.
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Improper repairs are dangerous and could lead to injury. Contact the dealer that you
bought the product for repairs.
Do not disassemble or modify the product. Doing so could lead to injury, fire, or elec-
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tric shock.
Using the Printer
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Some semiconductors can be damaged by static electricity.
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Be sure to turn off the printer when inserting or removing the battery pack.
Do not drop the printer or hit it against a hard object.
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Do not open the printer cover while the printer is printing.
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Before you open the printer cover, make sure that printing data is not being sent to the
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printer.
Do not unplug or plug in a communication cable while the printer is printing or during
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communication.
Do not touch a communication connector while the printer is printing.
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Turn off the printer when you are not using it.
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When the printer is used in a low temperature environment or when a PIN pad or other
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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.
Thermal Paper Handling
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Only use thermal paper with the designated specifications.
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Store the thermal paper in a cool, dry, dark location.
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Do not rub the thermal paper with a hard object.
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Do not leave the thermal paper in contact with plastic film, an eraser, or adhesive tape for
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a long period of time.
Do not stack the thermal paper on fresh diazo copies or wet-type copies.
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Do not use chemical glue on the thermal paper.
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Do not use thermal paper that has been stored for a long period of time.
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