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Precautions for Handling
If the printer prints intermittently with printing and paper feeds being temporarily terminated because of
a data waiting status from the host, the paper feed will be disrupted between the first to three dot lines
when starting printing. Be especially careful for printing of graphics.
To prevent static electric damage to the thermal head’s heating elements and the IC, handle the printer
only after preparing for anti-static and grounding yourself. Handle the thermal head carefully because
applying mechanical stress or shocks to it (including wear out by micro-granules), it is possible to
damage the PCB surface of the heating elements.
We cannot guarantee the print quality or the life of the printer if you use any paper type other than that
we recommend. Therefore, always use the paper (thermal paper) recommended.
Be careful not to allow condensation to form. If condensation does form, absolutely do no turn ON the
power until it has evaporated.
Absolutely never directly touch the thermal head heating elements, the electronic components on the
control board, or the pins with your hands or a screwdriver.
Avoid leaving the printer without paper. Also, avoid leaving the printer cover open.
Be careful not to allow foreign objects to adhere to the recording paper and the platen.
Do not pull on the paper without opening the printer cover.
When connecting or disconnecting the interface cable to and from the printer, do not simply turn off the
printer power. Also remove the AC power plug from the printer.
AC adapters for Japan are a 2 pin AC cord (with FG cable). The FG pin should always be connected
to an FG outlet.
There are cases of discoloring of the recording paper, degradation of the coloring layer, the recording
paper and platen fusing together or paper curling in the paper feed path, if the printer is left unused for
extended periods. So, when using the printer after having been unused for extended periods, it is
recommended to install new recording paper because these phenomena can cause improper printing or
poor paper feeds. Also, even if you do not replace the paper with a new roll, you should discharge the
part of the paper remaining for a long time in the paper feed path before using this printer.
The platen rubber may deform making printing thinner in some places, if the printer is left unused for
extended periods.
Initial print may be thin when using the printer in a cold environment because the thermal head is cold.
When using the printer in a high temperature environment, the print may run or characters may be
distorted.
Avoid sudden changes of the environment even if the ambient temperature and humidity are within
standard.
Do not store or use the printer in locations that are dusty, oily or exposed to metallic dust.
Because there is the possibility of mis-operation of the thermal head caused by noise, or damage to the
thermal head or IC caused by surged voltages, the power line should be stabilized.
This printer is provided with an auto-cutter as standard equipment. Absolutely never approach the
auto-cutter blades while the cutter is operating because it is extremely dangerous. Also, if the cutter
stops, absolutely never touch the blades directly with your fingers.
Never unnecessarily disassemble the printer or its parts. When performing maintenance, always check
that the power has been turned OFF before starting your work.
The TS1000 series handles all paper widths within specifications. However, the width of paper on the
same printer (auto-cutter) is limited to one type.
Electrical power is used as the drive power for this printer.
TSP1000 Series Product Specifications
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