TM-T88IV User’s Manual 3
English
Safety Precautions
This section presents important information intended to ensure safe and effective 
use of this product. Please read this section carefully and store it in an accessible 
location.
WARNING:
Shut down your equipment immediately if it produces smoke, a strange odor, or 
unusual noise. Continued use may lead to fire. Immediately unplug the 
equipment and contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for advice.
Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be 
dangerous.
Never disassemble or modify this product. Tampering with this product may 
result in injury or fire.
Be sure to use the specified power source. Connection to an improper power 
source may cause fire.
Do not allow foreign matter to fall into the equipment. Penetration by foreign 
objects may lead to fire.
If water or other liquid spills into this equipment, unplug the power cord 
immediately, and then contact your dealer or a Seiko Epson service center for 
advice. Continued usage may lead to fire.
If you open the DIP switch cover, be sure to close the cover and tighten the 
screw after adjusting the DIP switch. Using this product with the cover open 
may cause fire or electric shock.
CAUTION:
Do not connect cables in ways other than those mentioned in this manual. 
Different connections may cause equipment damage and burning.
Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable, horizontal surface. The product 
may break or cause injury if it falls.
Do not use in locations subject to high humidity or dust levels. Excessive humidity 
and dust may cause equipment damage or fire.
Do not place heavy objects on top of this product. Never stand or lean on this 
product. Equipment may fall or collapse, causing breakage and possible injury.
To ensure safety, unplug this product before leaving it unused for an extended 
period.
When using compressed air products; such as air dusters, for cleaning during 
repair and maintenance, the use of such products containing flammable gas is 
prohibited.
Caution Labels
CAUTION: 
The thermal head is hot.
CAUTION: 
Touching the manual cutter may cause injury.