Avery Dennison ALX 92x Operating manual

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All Printers
Safe Operation of Thermotransfer
Label Printers
Information and qualifications ....................... 2
Where are warnings given? ...................... 2
Warnings in the text .................................. 2
General safety notes ................................. 3
Information must be made available ......... 3
Ensure necessary qualifications ................ 4
Machine operating safety ..............................5
Appropriate use .........................................5
Protect against injuries that can result from
electrical current ........................................5
Protect against injuries that can result from
mechanical actions ....................................5
Disposal measures ........................................6

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Information and qualifications
Where are warnings given?
General notes on safety are found in this section.
Special safety notes and warnings are provided at the at the top of descripti-
ons of possibly dangerous operations in the user and service manual of the
printer.
¯Warning notes and warning symbols are also attached directly to the de-
vices and device components. Pay attention to these safety notes as well!
Warnings in the text
Important text passages which must absolutely be followed are particularly
marked for special attention:
WARNING!
A warning notice indicates risks which could result in death or serious injury
of the personnel!
«The notice contains safety instructions on how to safeguard possibly affec-
ted personnel. The instructions must be followed.
CAUTION!
A caution notice indicates risks which, if unheeded, could lead to material
damage or bodily injury (minor injuries).
«The notice contains instructions on how to prevent damage or injury. The
instructions must be followed.

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General safety notes
Information must be made available
This operating manual
«is to be stored at the machine operating location and made accessible to the
operator.
«is to be maintained in legible condition.
«Safety and warning notices attached to the machine must be kept clean and
legible. Missing or damaged warning labels and plates are to be replaced.
WARNING!
Safe and efficient operation of the printer can only be guaranteed if you
observe all necessary information.
«Before operating the printer, read the operating instructions and all other
notes carefully.
«Observe the additional safety and warning notes on the machine.
«Only operate the printer using the system voltage indicated on the name-
plate!
«Only connect the printer to a grounded power socket fitted to authorized
standards!
«Make sure that the power supply socket for the printer is readily accessible!
«Only use the printer in enclosed areas with normal environmental conditi-
ons (standard office temperatures)!
«Only operate the printer when the cover is closed!
«Only trained and authorized personnel should operate the printer!
«During operation, the printhead can become hot! Care should be taken
when touching the printhead!
«Do not make any modifications or any additional casing for the printer!
«Do not allow any liquids to enter into the printer!
«Repairs to the printer may only be performed by authorized specialists who
are aware of the risks involved!
«In case of emergency, switch off the printer and disconnect the power
supply cable!
«Before cleaning, switch off the printer and disconnect from the power!
«Only use original accessories!
«Connect the printer only to devices that fulfil SELV (safety extra-low
voltage) circuit requirements to EN 60950!
«Keep long hair, loose jewellery, long sleeves, etc. away from rotating parts
of the printer!

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Ensure necessary qualifications
«Only allow the machine to be operated, adjusted and serviced by instructed
and authorised personnel.
«Train at least 2 persons to operate the machine.
Instruction of the operating personnel must ensure
– that operating personnel can use the machine independently and without
posing a danger.
– that operating personnel can remedy minor operational malfunctions them-
selves.
«Make label materials for test purposes available in sufficient quantities.
«Moreover, personnel are to be regularly instructed about work safety and en-
vironmental protection issues.
«The responsibilities for operation, adjustment and servicing of the machine
must be clearly defined and consistently maintained.
«Only make adjustments to the machine in accordance with this manual and
with all due care.
Service Special servicing, fault searching and fault correction are to be carried out by
the manufacturer, his appointees or other authorised service agents. This
also includes the optional installation and refitting of components.

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Machine operating safety
Appropriate use
Thermotransfer label printers are designed for printing label material, using
the thermal or thermal transfer printing process. It is possible to use a wide
range of label materials and thermal transfer ribbons, which must both be
supplied in shape of rolls.
The actual stipulated usage is detailed in the technical specifications of the
respective devices.
PFor details refer to topic section „Specifications“ in the user manual of the
printer.
Avery Dennison assumes no liability for damage due to improper use of the
printer.
Protect against injuries that can result from electrical
current
Protect against injuries that can result from mechanical
actions
WARNING!
The printer is connected with the mains supply! Contact with energised
components can result in life-endangering currents through the body as
well as burns.
«Only put the machine into operation when installed in a correctly installed
housing.
«The housing may only be removed by trained personnel when the machine
is de-energised.
«Pull out the mains power connection plug from the socket before cleaning
and maintenance.
«In case fluids penetrate into themachineinterior, immediately switch off the
machine and disconnect or plug out from the mains power supply.
WARNING!
Risk of injury during maintenance work due to moving or rapidly rotating
parts! The following regulations always apply:
«Keep long hair, loose garments, jewellery etc. away from rotating parts of the
printer.
«Switch off the machine before performing mechanical adjustment tasks.

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Disposal measures
During the production of the individual components, the manufacturer ensu-
res that as little an impact is made on the environmental as possible. When
it comes to disposal, youas the user havea considerableinfluence in helping
to reduce the strain on the environment.
For details about the disposal of material (e. g. ribbon) please consult the re-
spective manufacturer. Please heed the following notes regarding the dispo-
sal of packaging, defect components after maintenance or repair work, or
even the disposal of the printer after the end of the product's service life:
«Dispose of waste properly, i.e. sorted according to the material groups of the
parts to be disposed of. The aim should always be to achieve a maximum
possible reutilisation of the basic materials combined with the minimum pos-
sible environmental impact.
Therefore, pay attention to the following:
•First of all, remove problem materials from the device and dispose of them
separately. Problem materials are e.g. batteries, LCD displays and parts con-
taining mercury.
•Thenseparatetheremainingpartsas muchas possibleaccording tomaterial
for recycling.
«Pay attention to the material and disposal instructions which may be included
on certain individual parts.
«Under no circumstances should you simply throw electrical or electronic
scrap into the rubbish bin.
«Use environmentally compatible alternatives such as returning waste to the
suppliers or the manufacturer, disposal by specialised waste disposal firms,
exchange services, etc.
«Fundamentally dispose of waste in as environmentally compatible a manner
as today's environmental protection, reprocessing and disposal systems al-
low.
«Refer to your supplier, the appropriate disposal firms or directly to the manu-
facturer if you have any disposal problems. The manufacturer can provide
you with information and help you to dispose of components from the printer
range in a modern and environmentally compatible manner.