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

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

1.2 Features .....................................................................................................................................................1- 2

1.2.1 Features .................................................................................................................................................................. 1- 2

1.2.2 Features .................................................................................................................................................................. 1- 2

1.2.3 Printhead ................................................................................................................................................................. 1- 2

1.2.4 Ink Tank................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 2

1.2.5 Cutter....................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 3

1.2.6 Roll Holder............................................................................................................................................................... 1- 3

1.2.7 Stand ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 5

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

1.3.2 Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 1- 9

1.4 Detailed Specifications .............................................................................................................................1- 11

1.4.1 Interface Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 1- 11

1.5 Names and Functions of Components .....................................................................................................1- 12

1.5.1 Front ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 12

1.5.2 Side ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 13

1.5.3 Top Cover (Inside)................................................................................................................................................. 1- 13

1.5.4 Roll Unit Cover (Inside) ......................................................................................................................................... 1- 14

1.5.5 Carriage................................................................................................................................................................. 1- 14

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

1.5.7 Stand ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 15

1.6 Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................................1- 17

1.6.1 Operation Panel..................................................................................................................................................... 1- 17

1.6.2 Display................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 18

1.6.3 Menu...................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 19

1.7 Safety and Precautions ............................................................................................................................1- 37

1.7.1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................................ 1- 37

1.7.1.1 Moving Parts .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 37

1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 37

1.7.1.3 Electric Parts.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 39

1.7.1.4 Electric Parts.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1- 40

1.7.2 Other Precautions.................................................................................................................................................. 1- 41

1.7.2.1 Printhead................................................................................................................................................................................ 1- 41

1.7.2.2 Ink Tank ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1- 42

1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer ............................................................................................................................................................... 1- 42

1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer...................................................................................................................... 1- 44

1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer ................................................................................................................................. 1- 44

1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version .......................................................................................................................................... 1- 44

1.7.3.3 Precautions against Static Electricity ..................................................................................................................................... 1- 44

1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly............................................................................................................................. 1- 44

1.7.3.5 Self-diagnostic Feature .......................................................................................................................................................... 1- 44

1.7.3.6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery ............................................................................................................................................ 1- 44

Chapter 2 TECHNICAL REFERENCE

2.1 Basic Operation Outline..............................................................................................................................2- 1

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