16
Proper Usage and Handling
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Usage Location
Do not use near strong magnets or near devices that produce strong electromagnetic
fields. Electromagnetic radiation from devices such
as
TVs and game machines, and strong
magnetic fields from devices such as speakers and large motors, may cause distortion
in
printed images.
Use
in
awell-ventilated, level area.
Leave about 15
cm
(6 in.) of clearance at the front and back of the devices and 10
cm
(4 in.) of clearance
on
both sides. Be sure to leave clearance around the paper-handling
slot (at the rear) so that paper has sufficient room
to
jut out from the slot during printing.
Peel off the protective seal on the top of the printer.
The air vents are covered
by
aprotective seal.
If
you use the printer before removing the
protective seal, the printer may stop operating because of heat built-up inside the printer.
II Handling Precautions
Please avoid turning the printer's power
on
and off needlessly as the printer
initialization consumes ink: There may not be enough ink left for the allotted sheets
in
the
set.
When the printer
is
not
in
use, please remove the battery pack (CP-330 only).
Unplug the printer when you are not using
it.
But please note that you should plug
in
and
run the printer at least once every six months
to
ensure that
it
remains functional.
Before transporting the printer, remove the paper and ink cassettes and close the
paper cassette cover and the ink cassette cover.
If
dirt or foreign objects enter the printer,
print quality may deteriorate.
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Pack the printer into an appropriate case for transport.
If
acase
is
not available, wrap
it
with cloth or other protective material to protect against scratches.
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Never use volatile compounds or insecticides
on
the printer, and do not allow rubber
or vinyl material to remain
in
prolonged contact with the printer. These materials may
cause deformation of the printer's casing.
oOverheating
If the printer overheats,
it
will temporarily stop operating. This does not mean that the
printer has malfunctioned. The printer will resume normal printing as soon as
it
cools
down.
Temporary stoppages are most likely to occur
in
the following cases:
•When printing continuously.
•
If
the room
is
unusually warm.
•
If
the air vents
on
the top of the printer are blocked or if ventilation
is
inadequate.