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

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

1.1.2 Product Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 1- 2

1.1.3 Product Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 1- 3

1.2 Features .....................................................................................................................................................1- 4

1.2.1 Features .................................................................................................................................................................. 1- 4

1.2.2 Features .................................................................................................................................................................. 1- 4

1.2.3 Features .................................................................................................................................................................. 1- 4

1.2.4 Printhead ................................................................................................................................................................. 1- 5

1.2.5 Ink Tank................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 5

1.2.6 Ink Tank................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 6

1.2.7 Cutter....................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 7

1.2.8 Roll Feed Unit.......................................................................................................................................................... 1- 7

1.2.9 Stand ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 8

1.2.10 Hard disk drive....................................................................................................................................................... 1- 8

1.2.11 IEEE1394 (FireWire) Board ................................................................................................................................... 1- 8

1.2.12 Consumables....................................................................................................................................................... 1- 10

1.2.13 Consumables....................................................................................................................................................... 1- 11

1.3 Product Specifications ..............................................................................................................................1- 12

1.3.1 Product Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 1- 12

1.3.2 Product Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 1- 13

1.3.3 Product Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 1- 15

1.4 Detailed Specifications .............................................................................................................................1- 17

1.4.1 Print Speed and Direction...................................................................................................................................... 1- 17

1.4.2 Interface Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 1- 23

1.4.3 Interface Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 1- 24

1.5 Names and Functions of Components .....................................................................................................1- 25

1.5.1 Front ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 25

1.5.2 Rear....................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 26

1.5.3 Rear....................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 26

1.5.4 Top Cover (Inside)................................................................................................................................................. 1- 27

1.5.5 Manual Loading Area ............................................................................................................................................ 1- 27

1.5.6 Roll Feed Unit Cover (Inside) ................................................................................................................................ 1- 29

1.5.7 Carriage................................................................................................................................................................. 1- 29

1.5.8 Inside ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 30

1.6 Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................................1- 31

1.6.1 Operation Panel..................................................................................................................................................... 1- 31

1.6.2 Main Menu............................................................................................................................................................. 1- 33

1.6.3 Main Menu............................................................................................................................................................. 1- 53

1.6.4 Main Menu............................................................................................................................................................. 1- 73

1.7 Safety and Precautions ............................................................................................................................1- 93

1.7.1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................................ 1- 93

1.7.1.1 Moving Parts .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 93

1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 93

1.7.1.3 Electric Parts.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 95

1.7.2 Other Precautions.................................................................................................................................................. 1- 95

1.7.2.1 Printhead................................................................................................................................................................................ 1- 95

1.7.2.2 Printhead................................................................................................................................................................................ 1- 96

1.7.2.3 Ink Tank ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1- 97

1.7.2.4 Handling the Printer ............................................................................................................................................................... 1- 98

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