③Remarks on roll paper (thermal paper)
Since this SP12 is a thermal printer, which prints on thermal paper
by heating it, it is not necessary to replace the ink. Be sure to
observe the following.
●To preserve new thermal paper, put it in a box to avoid direct
light and keep it in a dry cool place.
●Do not touch the printing surface of the thermal paper, as the
sweat or oil on the palm will cause poor printing.
●Besides the thermal paper S950 included with the printer SP12,
the thermal paper S951 is available for printing out the stored
data. It is a long-type thermal paper that can print out up to
2,800 lines, and sold for ¥550. To use S951, the paper holder
SVAZ007 for exclusive use with it is necessary. It is sold
separately with the printer for ¥3,800.
●To preserve the printed thermal paper, be sure to observe the
following.
（1）Do not expose thermal paper to bright light for a long time.
Printed digits or letters may be faded.
（2）Keep the thermal paper away from high temperature, high
humidity, or direct sunlight. The roll paper may be discolored.
（3）In case the printed paper are kept attached on a pasteboard,
etc., do not use the paste or adhesives containing volatile
organic solvent. Also, do not use cellophane adhesive tape.
The thermal paper may be discolored. It is recommended that
the starch or synthetic paste be used.
（4）Do not place the thermal paper near the copies reproduced by
the copier using ammonia. The thermal paper may be
discolored.
（5）Do not leave the thermal paper in contact with vinyl chloride
films for a long time. It may be discolored, or the printed digits
or letters may be faded.
※Be sure to use the roll paper S-950 or S-951 for exclusive use with the printer SP12. Otherwise, detective printing or damage of the
printer will be caused.
④Replacement of the liquid
crystal panel
After about 7 years of use, the liquid crystal panel
will decrease in contrast, becoming difficult to
read. Have the panel replaced with a new one by
the retailer from whom your stopwatch was
purchased or an AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER.
The replacement will be made at cost.
⑤Remarks on batteries
（1）Battery life
When a new normal battery is installed,the stopwatch will operate
approximately 3 years.
※If the stopwatch is used for more than 3 hours a day, the battery life may be
less than 3 years.
●When four new and normal SUM-3 manganese dry batteries are
installed, the printer can print approximately 10,000 lines (approx. 14
rolls of paper) if it continuously operates at 24℃. When alkaline
manganese batteries are used, it can print approx-imately 20,000 lines
(approx. 28 rolls).
※It the printer is used at extremely low temperatures, the battery power
becomes weak, and it cannot print as many lines as it prints at normal
temperature range. It is recommended, therefore, that alkaline manganese
batteries be used at such low temperatures.
●When the following conditions occur with the power switch set at
ON , replace the batteries with new ones.
（1） Printing speed has reduced.
（2） Printed digits or letters are uneven or incomplete.
（3） The digits or letters are too lightly printed.
（4） The paper is not advanced at all or advanced irregularly.
（5） The printer will not print at all.
If the above conditions occur, replace the battries with new ones as soon as possible
foltowing the procedure in "□
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② How to insert batteries into the printer".
（2） Monitor battery
The battery in your watch may run down in less than three years after the date of
purchase, as it is a monitor battery which is inserted at the factory to check the
function and performance of the watch.
（3） Battery change
①For battery replacement, be sure to have the battery replaced with a new one at
the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or at an authorized SEIKO
DEALER, and request the battery for exclusive use with the SEIKO watches.
②If the old battery is left in the watch for a long time, a malfunction may be caused
due to battery leakage, etc. Have it replaced with a new one as soon as
possible.
③Battery replacement is charged even if it runs down within the guarantee period.
（4）Battery life indicator(stopwatch)
●When the battery nears its end, flashing battery mark "BATT" is displayed. In that case, have
the battery replaced with a new one as soon as possible by the retailer from whom your
stopwatch was purchased or an AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER. When the battery is
replaced with a new one, all the stored data will be erased from memory. Before battery
replacement, therefore, print out the data you wish to keep.
1.Do not remove the battery from the
watch.
2.If it is necessary to take out the
battery, keep it out of the reach of
children.
3.If the child swallows it, consult a
doctor immediately as it will
adversely affect the health of the
child.
WARNING
1.Never short-circuit, tamper with or heat the
battery, or never expose it to fire as it may
explode, generate and intense heat or
catch fire.
2.The battery in your watch is not
rechargeable. Never attempt to recharge it,
as this may cause battery leakage or
damage to the battery.
3.If the watch is left in a temperature below
+5℃ or above +35℃ for a long time, the
battery leakage may result, causing the
battery life to be shortened.
CAUTION
