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Safety Precautions
Pictographic Symbols
This instruction manual and the printer labels use a variety of pictographic symbols to facilitate safe and correct use of the printer and to 
prevent injury to others and property damage. The symbols and meanings for them are given below. Be sure to understand these symbols
well before reading the main text.
This section describes how to use the printer safely. Be sure to read it carefully before using the printer.
Ignoring the instructions 
marked by this symbol and 
erroneously operating the 
printer could result in death or 
serious injury.
Ignoring the instructions 
marked by this symbol and 
erroneously operating the 
printer could result in injury or 
property damage.
Example Pictographs
Warning
Caution
Warning
The      pictograph means “Caution is required.” A specific 
warning symbol is contained inside this pictograph (The symbol 
at left is for electric shock).
The      pictograph means “Should not be done.” What is 
specifically prohibited is contained in or near the pictograph 
(The symbol at left means “Disassembly prohibited”).
The      pictograph means “Must be done.” What is specifically to 
be done is contained in the pictograph (The symbol at left 
means “Unplug the power cord from the outlet”).
Do not set on an unstable area
•
Do not set on an unstable area, 
such as a wobbly table or 
slanted area or an area subject 
to strong vibration. If the printer 
falls off or topples over, it could 
injure someone.
Always ground the connections
•
Always connect the printer’s 
ground wire to a ground. Not 
grounding the ground wire 
could result in electric shock.
Do not use the printer when 
something is abnormal about it
Do not disassemble the printer
Regarding the cutter
•
Do not touch the cutter with 
your hands or do not put 
something into the cutter. Doing 
so could result in an injury.
Using the head cleaning fluid
•
Use of flame or heat around the 
head cleaning fluid is 
prohibited. Absolutely do not 
heat it or subject it to flames.
•
Keep the fluid out of reach of 
children to prevent them from 
accidentally drinking it. If the 
fluid is drunk, immediately 
consult with a physician.
Handling of the power cord
When the printer has been dropped 
or broken
Do not place containers full of water 
or other liquid on the printer.
Do not put objects inside the printer
Do not use other than 
the specified voltage
•
Do not use other than the 
specified voltage. Doing so 
could result in fire or electric 
shock.
•
 Do not place flower vases, 
cups, or other containers 
holding liquids, such as water 
or chemicals, or small metal 
objects near the printer. If they 
are spilled and get inside the 
printer, immediately turn off the 
power switch, unplug the power 
cord from the outlet, and 
contact the store, dealer, or 
Support Center. Using the 
printer in this condition could 
cause a fire or electric shock.
•
 Do not insert or drop in metal 
or burnable objects inside the 
printer’s openings (cable 
outlets, etc.). If foreign objects 
do get inside the printer, 
immediately turn off the power 
switch, unplug the power cord 
from the outlet, and contact the 
store, dealer, or Support 
Center. Using the printer in this 
condition could cause a fire or 
electric shock.
•
 Do not damage, break, or 
modify the power cord. Also, do 
not place heavy objects on the 
power cord, heat it, or pull it 
because doing so could 
damage the power cord and 
cause a fire or electric shock.
•
 If the power cord becomes 
damaged (core is exposed, 
wires broken, etc.), contact the 
store, dealer, or Support 
Center. Using the power cord in 
this condition could cause a fire 
or electric shock.
•
 Do not modify, excessively 
bend, twist, or pull the power 
cord. Using the power cord in 
such a condition could cause a 
fire or electric shock.
•
 If the printer is dropped or 
broken, immediately turn off the 
power switch, unplug the power 
cord from the outlet, and 
contact the store, dealer, or 
Support Center. Using the 
printer in this condition could 
cause a fire or electric shock.
•
 Continuing to use the printer in 
the event something is 
abnormal about it, such as 
smoke or unusual smells 
coming from it, could result in 
fire or electric shock. 
Immediately turn off the power 
switch, unplug the power cord 
from the outlet, and contact 
the store, dealer, or Support 
Center for repairs. It is 
dangerous for the customer to 
try to repair it, so absolutely do 
not attempt repairs on your 
own.
•
 Do not disassemble or modify 
the printer. Doing so could 
result in fire or electric shock. 
Ask the store, dealer, or 
Support Center to conduct 
internal inspections, 
adjustments, and repairs.
Version 1.December 2008 Q02444000
©2008 SATO CORPORATION
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