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DO NOT LEAVE THE PRINTING UNIT OPEN

When the printer is moved with the printing unit open, it may cause injury or damage.

CLOSE THE PRINTING UNIT FIRMLY

Take care not to pinch your hand when closing the printing unit. When the printing unit is not closed firmly, it may open during 

transportation and it may cause injury or damage.

DO NOT PUSH DOWN ON THE PRINTING UNIT OR THE DOOR

If you push down on the printing unit or the door when they are open, this unit may fall and it can cause damage or injury.

INSTALLATION LOCATIONS

MAINTAIN GOOD VENTILATION

Ventilation slots and holes are provided on the rear and both sides of this unit. Place the unit on a hard and level surface and 

keep a space between the unit and the walls to ensure proper ventilation. When putting the unit on the system rack, take a 

space between the unit and the back and sides of the rack.

SUITABLE LOCATIONS

Avoid shaky places or hot-springs areas where corrosive gas and acidic ions are likely to be generated.

AVOID PLACES WITH HIGH HUMIDITY AND DUST

Do not place the unit at a high humidity and dusty locations. They can cause extensive damage to this unit. Avoid places where 

the unit is likely to be exposed to oily fumes and vapors.

AVOID PLACES LIKELY TO BE EXTREMELY HOT

Places exposed to direct sunlight, or near heating appliances can attain extremely high temperatures, which may deform the 

cabinet, or can become a prime cause of damage.

PLACES THE UNIT ON A HORIZONTAL LEVEL

The unit is likely to be affected if it is placed in slanted conditions or in an unstable places.

PROTECT AGAINST DEW FORMATION

In extremely cold regions, if the unit is moved quickly from an extremely cold place to warmer one, dew is likely to be formed. If 

dew is formed, printing is not possible.

OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE

The operating ambient temperature range is 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F) and the humidity of 30% - 80% RH. When using the unit 

on the system rack, be sure to keep this ambient temperature inside the rack.

Depending on the internal temperature, it may take some time to start printing.

DO NOT STACK THE PRINTERS

The printer is not designed to be on top of each other. It will prevent the door from opening.

FOR LONG OPERATING LIFE

UNSUITABLE MATERIALS FOR THE THERMAL PHOTO PRINTER

Coat flaking and deformation are likely to occur if the unit is wiped with chemical dusters, benzine, thinner or any other solvent, if 

rubber or PVC items are left in contact with the unit for extended duration, or if the unit is sprayed with insecticide.

CARE OF THE CABINET

•  Wipe with a soft cloth to clean.

•  When the unit becomes particularly dirty, clean the unit with a cloth soaked in lukewarm water with kitchen detergent diluted 

according to the manufacturer’s instructions on the label. Thoroughly wipe off the detergent with a soft dry cloth. Do not use 

the kitchen detergent without diluting it.

  Do not use petroleum-based solvents or abrasives to clean the unit. Doing so may result in discoloration, degeneration, or 

cracking. 

KEEP VENTILATION OPENINGS CLEAN

Clogged ventilation openings may result in fire or malfunction.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Summary of Contents for ASK-500

Page 1: ...THERMAL PHOTO PRINTER MODEL ASK 500 THIS OPERATION MANUAL IS IMPORTANT TO YOU PLEASE READ IT BEFORE USING YOUR THERMAL PHOTO PRINTER OPERATION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...sk of electric shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature...

Page 3: ...use the AC power cord according to the recommendations as below in order to comply with EN60950 1 Connect to the 230 V receptacle of the room or the host equipment The AC power cord should be VDE app...

Page 4: ...NTER SETUP PROCEDURE 9 INK RIBBON INSTALLATION 10 PRINT PAPER INSTALLATION 11 HANDLING OF PAPER INK RIBBON SET 13 CONNECTION WITH USB DATA SIGNAL EQUIPMENT 14 PRINTER DRIVER INSTALLATION 14 ERROR MESS...

Page 5: ...the sales dealer If used without corrective measures the unit may be damaged In the interest of safety avoid handling of liquids near the unit DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET Touching internal parts is dang...

Page 6: ...amage PLACES THE UNIT ON A HORIZONTAL LEVEL The unit is likely to be affected if it is placed in slanted conditions or in an unstable places PROTECT AGAINST DEW FORMATION In extremely cold regions if...

Page 7: ...nk ribbon or deformation resulting from exposure to extremely low or high temperatures could cause loss of color uneven color or lines or wrinkles in the print images Depending on the internal tempera...

Page 8: ...ion of 300 dpi for precise illustrations and sharp photographic images LARGE CAPACITY PRINTING Maximum of 400 prints per roll for 13x18 5x7 is offered Large economical print capacity per roll reduces...

Page 9: ...printer box from the top and remove the top cushion containing the accessories out of the box Carefully pull the printer up and out of the box Pull the printer straight up as shown in the figure The p...

Page 10: ...ill be lit When the printer is in power save mode the indicator will blink slowly See page 15 6 DOOR The door will automatically open up when the printing unit is pulled out 7 LATCH BAR Press the latc...

Page 11: ...CABLE TIE Use to secure the power cord or USB cable by using the cable ties 5 POWER SOCKET AC LINE Use to connect the provided power cord Insert the cord firmly 6 USB TERMINAL Use to connect the USB...

Page 12: ...OCEDURE Before printing follow the printer setup listed below Install the ink ribbon to this printer See page 10 Install the print paper to this printer See pages 11 to 12 Connect the printer to a per...

Page 13: ...ribbon in the position as shown in the illustration Do not touch the thermal head Fingerprints or dust on the thermal head will degrade the print quality NOTE Do not touch the thermal head or the moto...

Page 14: ...on the printed image half an inch from the edges It is recommended to use either 5 wide or 6 wide papers but not both with the same printer CAUTION BEFORE OPERATION PRINT PAPER INSTALLATION Install th...

Page 15: ...r injury if a downward force is placed on the door while it is open When closing the printing unit be careful not to get your hands caught between the printer and the printing unit or between the door...

Page 16: ...of prints may not be made In addition if you replace the print paper before it is used up the indicated number of prints may not be made AFTER PRINTING If the paper absorbs nonvolatile organic solvent...

Page 17: ...ot yet connect the printer to a personal computer NOTE Connect the printer to a personal computer as shown below To USB port To USB port Personal computer Thermal photo printer A USB cable is not supp...

Page 18: ...cally enters the power save mode from the standby mode reducing power consumption It may take time that the printer is ready to print images after the image data is sent 7 The printing unit is open Cl...

Page 19: ...t of the print paper with scissors Make sure to cut off the printed part of the print paper Failure to do this may result in the ink ribbon sticking to the print paper and being torn Make sure to clea...

Page 20: ...at clean surface Place a piece of transparent adhesive cellophane tape on the center of the ink ribbon Cellophane tape Wind the shaft of the ink ribbon in the direction of the arrow so that the cellop...

Page 21: ...king though the above operations are performed remove the ink ribbon and print paper and reinstall them An error can not be resolved Turn off the power by pressing and holding the POWER button for two...

Page 22: ...even if the head has been cleaned replacement of the thermal head may be required Contact your dealer NOTE Thermal head and the motor will be hot right after printing Wait until they have cooled down...

Page 23: ...TENTS CLEANING PLATEN ROLLER CLEANING Preparations Alcohol ethyl alcohol etc Soft and clean cloth Clean the black part of the roller Wipe the black part carefully with cloth dampened with a small amou...

Page 24: ...5x7 15x20 6x8 89 x 127mm without frame 102 x 152mm without frame 127 x 178mm without frame 152 x 203mm without frame Gradations 256 8 bits for each color Supply method Automatic Interface Hi Speed USB...

Page 25: ...WE919C205A4 FUJIFILM Corporation 7 3 Akasaka 9 chome Minato ku Tokyo 107 0052 Japan...

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