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

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

1.2 Features.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.2.1 Features ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-3

1.2.2 Printhead....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.2.3 Ink Tank ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.2.4 Cutter Unit.................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4

1.2.5 Roll Holder................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4

1.2.6 Stand............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-5

1.2.7 Media Take-up Unit ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-6

1.2.8 Hard Disk Drive ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-7

1.2.9 Consumables ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-7

1.3 Product Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 1-8

1.3.1 Product Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................. 1-8

1.4 Detailed Specifications .................................................................................................................................................. 1-9

1.4.1 Interface Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-9

1.5 Names and Functions of Components ......................................................................................................................... 1-10

1.5.1 Front ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-10

1.5.2 Rear ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-11

1.5.3 Top Cover (Inside) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-12

1.5.4 Carriage ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-13

1.5.5 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-14

1.6 Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-15

1.6.1 Operation Panel .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-15

1.6.2 Display ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-16

1.6.3 Menu........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-17

1.6.4 Basket Unit................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-33

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............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-40

1.7.1.3 Electric Parts ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-42

1.7.2 Other Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-43

1.7.2.1 Printhead ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-43

1.7.2.2 Ink Tank ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-44

1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-45

1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer .......................................................................................................................................... 1-47

1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer......................................................................................................................................................... 1-47

1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version................................................................................................................................................................ 1-47

1.7.3.3 Precautions against Static Electricity............................................................................................................................................................ 1-47

1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly .................................................................................................................................................... 1-47

1.7.3.5 Self-diagnostic Feature ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-47

1.7.3.6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery ................................................................................................................................................................. 1-48

Contents

Table of Contents