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Caution
• Do not install the product in dusty or humid places. This may cause fire or an electric
shock, or damage the product�
• Do not install the product on an unstable surface� It may fall and cause injury to the
user or other people�
• Do not allow foreign objects to enter into the product� They may cause an electric
shock, a short circuit, a fire, or damage the product� If something falls into the
product, immediately unplug the power cord, and then call a service representative�
• Do not open the cover while printing� This may damage the product�
• Do not spill or spray liquids or chemicals onto the product�
• When cleaning the cover, do not use thinner, trichloroethane, benzene, ketone-based
cleaners, or chemically treated cloths� They could discolor or deteriorate the cover�
• At least once a year, unplug the power cord, and clean the prongs and the plug� If
dust accumulates, it may cause a fire.
• When printing continuously for long periods in a small room, be sure to ventilate the
room properly�
• If you intend to use the product on a transportation vehicle (train, truck, ship, etc�),
please talk to a representative in advance�
• When disposing of the product, accessories, packaging materials, or media (paper,
ribbon), please abide by local waste removal ordinances� For details, contact your
local government offices.
• When unplugging the cord, always grip the plug� Do not pull on the cord as it may
damage the cord and cause an electric shock or fire.
• When moving the product, be sure to unplug the power cord� Otherwise, the cord
may be damaged, which may cause fire or an electric shock.
• For safety, when not using the product for an extended period of time, be sure
to unplug the power cord� Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock, fire, or a
malfunction�
• Parts with this warning get extremely hot� Do not touch these parts after printing�
There is a danger of burns�
• Do not touch the gear mechanisms. There is a danger of injury if fingers get caught
in spinning gears�
For Safe Operation