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....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4

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

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

1.2.7 Wheeled Output Stacker ......................................................................................................................................... 1-5

1.2.8 Hard Disk Drive ....................................................................................................................................................... 1-5

1.2.9 Consumables........................................................................................................................................................... 1-6

1.3 Product Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 1-7

1.3.1 Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 1-7

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

1.4.1 Print Speed and Direction........................................................................................................................................ 1-9

1.4.2 Interface Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 1-15

1.5 Names and Functions of Components ..................................................................................................... 1-16

1.5.1 Front ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-16

1.5.2 Rear........................................................................................................................................................................ 1-17

1.5.3 Top Cover (Inside).................................................................................................................................................. 1-18

1.5.4 Carriage.................................................................................................................................................................. 1-19

1.5.5 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) .......................................................................................................................................... 1-19

1.6 Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 1-20

1.6.1 Operation Panel...................................................................................................................................................... 1-20

1.6.2 Main Menu.............................................................................................................................................................. 1-21

1.7 Safety and Precautions ............................................................................................................................ 1-43

1.7.1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................................. 1-43

1.7.1.1 Moving Parts ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-43

1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-44

1.7.1.3 Electric Parts........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-46

1.7.2 Other Precautions................................................................................................................................................... 1-47

1.7.2.1 Printhead................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-47

1.7.2.2 Ink Tank .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-48

1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-49

1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer....................................................................................................................... 1-51

1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer .................................................................................................................................. 1-51

1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version ........................................................................................................................................... 1-51

1.7.3.3 Precautions against Static Electricity ...................................................................................................................................... 1-51

1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly.............................................................................................................................. 1-51

1.7.3.5 Self-diagnostic Feature ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-51

1.7.3.6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery ............................................................................................................................................. 1-52

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