Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 Product Overview.............................................................................................. 1-1
1.1.1 Product Overview....................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Features.............................................................................................................. 1-2
1.2.1 Features....................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.2 Printhead ..................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.3 Ink Tank....................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.4 Cutter unit.................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.5 Roll Holder................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.6 Stand............................................................................................................................ 1-4
1.2.7 IEEE1394 (FireWire) Board...................................................................................... 1-5
1.2.8 Consumables.............................................................................................................. 1-5
1.3 Product Specifications...................................................................................... 1-7
1.3.1 Product Specifications............................................................................................... 1-7
1.4 Detailed Specifications................................................................................... 1-10
1.4.1 Print Speed and Direction....................................................................................... 1-10
1.4.2 Interface specifications............................................................................................ 1-17
1.5 Names and Functions of Components ........................................................ 1-18
1.5.1 Front........................................................................................................................... 1-18
1.5.2 Rear............................................................................................................................ 1-19
1.5.3 Carriage..................................................................................................................... 1-20
1.6 Basic Operation............................................................................................... 1-21
1.6.1 Operation Panel ....................................................................................................... 1-21
1.6.2 Main Menu................................................................................................................. 1-22
1.7 Safety and Precautions .................................................................................. 1-40
1.7.1 Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................1-40
1.7.1.1 Moving Parts ....................................................................................................................... 1-40
1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink ................................................................................................................... 1-41
1.7.1.3 Electric Parts....................................................................................................................... 1-42
1.7.2 Other Precautions ....................................................................................................1-44
1.7.2.1 Printhead.............................................................................................................................. 1-44
1.7.2.2 Ink Tank ............................................................................................................................... 1-45
1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer ........................................................................................................... 1-46
1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer .....................................................................1-48
1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer.......................................................................... 1-48
1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version .................................................................................... 1-48