Star Micronics futurePRNT TSP100, Hardware Manual

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WARNING
• Do not touch the cutter blade.
- There is a cutter inside the paper outlet slot. Not only should you not put your hand in the
paper outlet slot while printing is in progress, never put your hand into the outlet even when
printing is not in progress.
- The printer cover can be opened when replacing the paper. However, since the cutter blade
is on the inside of the printer cover, be careful not to place your face or hands too close to
the cutter blade.
• During and immediately after printing, the area around the thermal head is very hot. Do not
touch it, as you could be burned.
CAUTION
• Do not operate the cover open lever while pressing on the printer cover with your hand.
• Do not pull the cover open lever and open the printer cover when printing is in progress or when
the auto cutter is operating.
• Do not pull out paper while the printer cover is closed.
• The heating element and the driver IC of the thermal head are easily damaged. Do not touch
them with metal objects, sandpaper, etc.
• Printing quality may suffer if the thermal head heating element becomes soiled by being
touched with your hands. Do not touch the thermal head heating element.
• There is a risk of damage to the driver IC of the thermal head from static electricity. Never
directly touch the IC.
• The printing quality and working life of the thermal head cannot be guaranteed if any paper
other than that recommended is used. In particular, paper containing [Na+, K+, C1-] may
drastically reduce the working life of the thermal head. Please exercise caution.
• Do not operate the printer if there is moisture on the front surface of the head from
condensation, etc.