Printer VZ-390 Operation Manual
■ Introduction
● Please carefully read this operation manual before use and save it for future use.
● The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Reproducing this
operation manual in part or in whole without notice is strictly prohibited.
● Do not handle, clean, disassemble or repair any other parts than those instructed in this
operation manual.
● Please note we will not be responsible for any damages caused by customer mishandling
or the use environment.
● Do not conduct operations that are not described in this operation manual. They may
cause accidents or failure.
● Data cannot be stored long-term, permanently or saved since it is basically evanescent.
We are not responsible for any damages because of data deletion or lost income due to
breakdown, repair or inspection.
● Please contact us if you find any descriptions unclear or anything which seems to be
mistyped or mistranslated.
● Be aware that we are not liable for any effects resulting from operations according to this
manual regardless of the items above.
■ Daily maintenance
● Turn off the main unit power to conduct maintenance. If the battery is installed, remove it.
● When you clean the platen roller, remove trash and dust with cotton-tipped swabs
moistened with ethanol or isopropyl alcohol.
● When cleaning the surface of the main body case, wipe off the dust and unclean parts
with a soft and dry cloth. For very unclean parts, gently wipe with a lightly wrung wet cloth.
Do not use any alcohol (except isopropyl alcohol), thinner, trichloroethylene, benzene,
ketone series of organic solvent or chemically treated cloth.
● When the main body gets dirty with paper dust, clean with a soft-bristled brush, etc.
● The thermal head and motor become very hot. Do not touch them right after printing.
■ Handling Precautions
Since the handling below may cause failure, be sure to follow the cautions below:
● Do not print without setting paper.
● Do not drop or insert foreign objects such as paper clips, pin or screws inside the main unit.
● Do not spill liquids such as water and coffee or spray medical agents, etc.
● Do not step on, drop, hit or strongly jolt or impact the unit.
● Do not conduct operations of the operation panel with sharp items such as pen tips, etc.
● Do not attempt continuous usage of the paper by connecting the paper with scotch tape, etc.
● Do not forcedly pull the paper loaded in the printer with your hands.
● Be careful not to injure your body or other objects at the edge of the plating.
● If an abnormality occurs during use, stop use immediately and unplug the power cord
from the outlet.
● Only qualified servicepeople can disassemble this printer.
● Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers when opening and closing the paper cover.
● When not using this unit for a long time, unplug the power cord from the outlet and remove
the battery. Also, leave the paper loaded to protect the platen roller.
● Be sure to use the provided AC adapter, the provided AC power cord and the specified
battery.
Safety Precautions
The following symbols are used in this manual in order to care for the printer properly, prevent
the printer from being damaged and protect users.
WARNING
Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this symbol could result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Failure to follow the guidelines marked with this symbol could result in minor
personal injury or product and/or peripheral damage.
WARNING
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this unit. Injury may occur due to ignition or
abnormal operation.
If smoke, a strange odor or noise occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and
disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet. Continuing to use the printer may
cause a fire or electric shock due to a short circuit.
If you drop the printer or give it a jolt or strong impact, immediately turn off the power
switch and disconnect the power plug. Continuing to use the printer may cause a fire
or electric shock due to a short circuit.
Unplug the power plug before installing, removing or cleaning accessories and
consumables.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not use a damaged power cord, power plug or loose outlet.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock, short circuit or fire.
Hold the plug, not the cord, when unplugging the power cord.
This will prevent scratching the power cord, resulting in a fire or electric shock.
Do not touch the power plug or battery with wet hands. Inserting or removing the
power plug with wet hands may cause electric shocks.
If liquid or foreign matter enters the unit, turn off the power switch and remove the
power plug from the AC outlet. Continuing to use the printer may cause a fire or
electric shock due to a short circuit.
CAUTION
Do not drop or put metal pieces into the gaps in the printer. Also, do not spill liquids
such as water and coffee. This may cause a fire, electric shock or printer malfunction.
Do not use this unit where there is excessive humidity or water may be splashed.
This may cause a fire, electric shock or printer malfunction.
Do not touch the thermal head immediately after printing because the thermal head may
be hot. Make sure that the thermal head is cool before replacing or cleaning the paper.
When disconnecting the power cord or interface cable from the connector or outlet,
hold the connector. Pulling on the cable may cause a malfunction.
In the following cases, turn off the power using the power switch, remove the power
plug from the outlet and remove the battery. If used in an abnormal condition, it may
cause an accident or fire.
● When recovery from an abnormal state is not possible
● When an odor, smoke or abnormal noise occurs from the printer
● When a foreign object such as a metal piece or water gets inside the printer
Installation Precautions
Do not install in the following locations:
It may cause an electric shock, fire or adversely affect the printer.
● Where static electricity or strong magnetic fields are generated. They may cause a
malfunction.
● Where vibration occurs. This may cause an injury, malfunction or damage.
● Uneven place Failure to do so may cause injury or malfunction due to falling or dropping.
● Where the temperature and humidity exceed the operating environment specified
in this manual or where condensation occurs. They may cause a malfunction.
● Places with oily, iron or dust. They may cause a malfunction.
● Places exposed to direct sunlight, near fire or in hot air. This may cause a
malfunction or deformation.
● Where there is a risk of leakage or water leakage. This may cause malfunction or
electric shock.
Cautions when using the battery pack
When the battery pack is in the following state, remove the battery pack from the
printer and stop using it and keep it away from fire. Otherwise, it may cause leakage,
heat generation, explosion and ignition resulting in fire.
● When noticed something different than usual such as a foul odor, smoke and
abnormal heat
● When the case is broken
● When leakage occurred
Do not attempt to perform disassembly, modification and soldering. Otherwise, it
may cause leakage, heat generation, explosion and ignition resulting in fire.
Do not throw the battery pack in a fire, heat the battery pack, or give a shock to
the battery pack. Otherwise, it may cause leakage, heat generation, explosion and
ignition resulting in fire.
Do not touch or short-circuit the terminals.
Do not soak the battery pack in water or place it in a place where water splashes.
Otherwise, it may cause leakage, heat generation, explosion and ignition resulting in fire.
If the liquid leaked from the battery pack gets in your eyes, immediately wash your
eyes with clean water and receive medical attention. It can result in blindness.
Do not use or store in the following locations. Otherwise, it may cause leakage, heat
generation, explosion and ignition resulting in fire.
● A place subject to direct sunlight such as in a car parked in the sun
● A place where there is excessive humidity and dust or where water splashes
● A place where vibration level is high and where is unstable
1. Part Names
2. Operation panel
①
POWER LED
Lights up when the power is turned on and turns off when the power is turned off.
The LED blinks or lights in special modes and errors.
②
FEED switch
Pressing the FEED switch will feed paper.
③
ERROR LED
The LED lights or blinks when there is no paper or an error occurs.
The type of status is categorized by the blinking interval. (See the table below.)
LED display
ERROR LED (orange)
POWER LED (green)
Initialization is in progress
On
On
No paper
Blinking
On
Cover open error
Blinks twice
On
The battery is drained, power supply error
On
Blinking
Thermal head temperature error
On
Blinks twice
Charging is in progress
Off
Blinking
Function setting mode
On
Off
Hardware error *
1
Blinking
Off
*
1
Please contact your dealer or us.
3. Accessories
Check the accessories when unpacking.
□ Printer VZ-390
□ AC power cord
□ AC adapter
□ Printer cable (The shape differs depending on the measuring instrument.)
□ Battery pack
□ Paper (thermal roll paper)
□ Operating Manual (this document)
ERROR LED
POWER LED
Power switch
FEED switch
Paper outlet
Cover open button
Interface connector
Platen roller
Paper cover
Paper sensor
Thermal head
Power supply
connector
