Safety 
 
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9.  Wear safety shoes when installing or removing the Controller or Printer body. The units 
are heavy and there is a danger of injury if dropped. 
10. DO NOT insert body parts into the Printer opening whilst the Printer is powered up, as 
there is as danger the Printer carriage will move without warning and present a crushing 
hazard. 
11. Markem-Imaje cannot guarantee the safety and/or suitability of non-Markem-Imaje 
print ribbon. The NTRL certification may be compromised if non-Markem-Imaje ribbon 
is used. 
12. Observe ESD precautions when using non-Markem-Imaje ribbon.  
13. If you connect a hand scanner to this machine, follow the manufacturer’s safety 
procedures. When fitting and/or operating the scanner, follow the instructions in the 
Laser Safety Standards (IEC825). 
14. Read the Isopropanol Safety Data Information sheet before using Isopropanol on any 
Markem-Imaje product. 
15. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, a qualified person must perform appropriate 
electrical checks. 
16. The Controller contains a non-replaceable lithium battery mounted on the Controller 
PCB assembly. To avoid the risk of explosion, under no circumstances should the 
customer replace the battery. Return the complete Controller PCB assembly to 
Markem-Imaje for repair if battery failure is suspected. 
Machine Safety 
The SmartDate X40 is designed to conform to all current machine safety regulations. 
Relevant safety procedures must be followed.  
WARNING: Failure to follow safety procedures may invalidate the warranty. 
Applicable Safety Regulations 
•  BS EN ISO 12100-1: 2003: Safety of Machinery - Basic Concepts, General 
Principles for Design, Basic Terminology, Methodology 
•  BS EN 60204-1: 2006: 1993, Safety of Machinery - Electrical Equipment of 
Machines - General Requirements 
•  EN 55022: 1998+A1: 2000, +A2: 2003 (Class A) Information Technology 
Equipment Immunity Characteristics, limits and methods of measurement 
•  EN 61000-3-2: 2000 +A2: 2005 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) limits