Contents
Contents
1.1 Product Overview .......................................................................................................................................  1-1
1.1.1 Product Overview ....................................................................................................................................................  1-1
1.2 Features .....................................................................................................................................................  1-3
1.2.1 Features ..................................................................................................................................................................  1-3
1.2.2 Printhead .................................................................................................................................................................  1-3
1.2.3 Ink Tank...................................................................................................................................................................  1-3
1.2.4 Cutter Unit ...............................................................................................................................................................  1-4
1.2.5 Roll holder ...............................................................................................................................................................  1-4
1.2.6 Stand .......................................................................................................................................................................  1-4
1.2.7 Media Take-up Unit .................................................................................................................................................  1-5
1.2.8 Hard Disk Drive .......................................................................................................................................................  1-6
1.2.9 IEEE1394 (FireWire) Board.....................................................................................................................................  1-6
1.2.10 Consumables.........................................................................................................................................................  1-7
1.3 Product Specifications ................................................................................................................................  1-8
1.3.1 Product Specifications.............................................................................................................................................  1-8
1.4 Detailed Specifications .............................................................................................................................  1-10
1.4.1 Print Speed and Direction....................................................................................................................................... 1-10
1.4.2 Interface Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 1-16
1.5 Names and Functions of Components .....................................................................................................  1-17
1.5.1 Front ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-17
1.5.2 Rear........................................................................................................................................................................ 1-18
1.5.3 Top Cover (Inside).................................................................................................................................................. 1-19
1.5.4 Carriage.................................................................................................................................................................. 1-20
1.5.5 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) .......................................................................................................................................... 1-21
1.6 Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................................  1-22
1.6.1 Operation Panel...................................................................................................................................................... 1-22
1.6.2 Main Menu.............................................................................................................................................................. 1-23
1.6.3 Basket Unit ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-44
1.7 Safety and Precautions ............................................................................................................................  1-50
1.7.1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................................. 1-50
1.7.1.1 Moving Parts........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-50
1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-51
1.7.1.3 Electric Parts........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-53
1.7.2 Other Precautions................................................................................................................................................... 1-54
1.7.2.1 Printhead................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-54
1.7.2.2 Ink Tank .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-55
1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-56
1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer....................................................................................................................... 1-58
1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer.................................................................................................................................. 1-58
1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version ........................................................................................................................................... 1-58
1.7.3.3 Precautions against Static Electricity...................................................................................................................................... 1-58
1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly.............................................................................................................................. 1-58
1.7.3.5 Self-diagnostic Feature........................................................................................................................................................... 1-58
1.7.3.6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery ............................................................................................................................................. 1-59