User manual MITSUBISHI PEA-18AA

[. . . ] The "Caution, hot surface" symbol indicates that the marked item may be hot and should not be touched. The "Electro Static Discharge (ESD) warning" symbol indicates that trouble (including equipment malfunction) due to static electricity may occur in certain conditions. The "OFF/ON" symbol indicates connection to or disconnection from the mains, at least for mains switches. The "Alternating current" symbol indicates that the equipment is suitable for alternating current only. TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS CONTENTS CAUTION: NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. [. . . ] Install the print paper to this printer. Install the ink ribbon to this printer. (See page 10. ) FEATURES (See pages 11 to 12. ) (See pages 13 to 14. ) PREPARATION Connect the printer to a personal computer. Make sure to close the printing unit when the setup procedure is completed. (See page 16. ) TROUBLESHOOTING OTHERS CONTENTS 9 BEFORE OPERATION POSITIONING OF ADJUSTABLE PAPER GUIDE PRECAUTIONS Adjust the paper guides according to the paper width. Adjustable paper guides FEATURES For 13x18(5x7") size paper (5"-width) For 10x15(4x6") or 15x20(6x8") size paper (6"-width) HOW TO SET THE ADJUSTABLE PAPER GUIDES Pinch the tab on the adjustable paper guide and slide it right or left. Tab PREPARATION TROUBLESHOOTING Slide the paper guide until it stops. Slide other paper guide in the similar way. NOTE Make sure to set the adjustable paper guides to the size of the paper width. When they are not positioned properly, a malfunction such as paper jam and misaligned printing position may occur. NOTE When you use 10x15 (4x6") or 15x20 (6x8") size paper (having width of 152 mm) after using 13x18 (5x7") size paper (having width of 127 mm) for a long time or printing such paper in large quantities, thermal head cleaning may be required. For cleaning of the thermal head, see page 21. In some cases, the print quality is not improved though thermal head cleaning is carried out. In this case, replacement of the thermal head is required. For detail, consult your dealer. OTHERS CONTENTS 10 BEFORE OPERATION PRINT PAPER INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Spacers See the Quick Setup Guide on how to use the spacers. Spacer Paper flange Latch How to attach the spacers 1. Make sure to turn on the power before replacing the print paper. Make sure to eliminate any slack from the print paper. If you carry out the following steps without eliminating the slack, the print paper may be damaged. Print paper Roller · · · Guide Roller Close the door. 12 BEFORE OPERATION INK RIBBON INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS After installing the print paper, install the ink cassette into this unit. Before installing the ink cassette into this unit, load the ink ribbon in the ink cassette. It is recommended to clean the thermal head to keep good print quality when you replace the print paper and ink ribbon. · · · NOTE Place the ink cassette on a flat surface, when loading the ink ribbon. Select a place that is free of dust when loading the ink ribbon. Dust or dirt settling on the ink ribbon results in poor print quality. Make sure that the shafts of the ink ribbon fit into the ink cassette firmly. FEATURES Make sure to load it in the correct position. 3 4 Load the ink ribbon in the ink cassette as shown below. 3 4 PREPARATION Ditch 1 2 1 2 Shaft Ink ribbon Handle Ink cassette TROUBLESHOOTING Make sure to set the ink ribbon roller to the ditches firmly. Turn the shaft to eliminate any slack. Guides Place the ink cassette containing the ink ribbon in the position as shown in the illustration. To insert the ink cassette, align the protrusions on both sides of the cassette with the right and left guides inside the printing unit and slide it in a slanting direction. Mount the ink cassette to the back firmly by holding the handle. [. . . ] Closetheprintingunitfirmly. The genuine package unit may not endure more than one round trip. If the unit is transported with the package unit more than one round trip, it may not be guaranteed. Purchase another package unit when transporting this unit again. Pack the unit with the accessories (ink ribbon and print paper) removed. [. . . ]