1.1 Product Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1-1

1.1.2 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1-2

1.1.3 Product Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1-3

1.2 Features ..........................................................................................................................................................................1-4

1.2.1 Features ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-4

1.2.2 Features ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-4

1.2.3 Features ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-4

1.2.4 Printhead ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-5

1.2.5 Ink Tank ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-5

1.2.6 Ink Tank ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-6

1.2.7 Cutter............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-7

1.2.8 Roll Feed Unit.............................................................................................................................................................................. 1-7

1.2.9 Stand ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-8

1.2.10 Hard disk drive........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-8

1.2.11 IEEE1394 (FireWire) Board ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-8

1.2.12 Consumables ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1-10

1.2.13 Consumables ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1-11

1.3 Product Specifications..................................................................................................................................................1-12

1.3.1 Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-12

1.3.2 Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-13

1.3.3 Product Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-15

1.4 Detailed Specifications ................................................................................................................................................1-17

1.4.1 Print Speed and Direction .......................................................................................................................................................... 1-17

1.4.2 Interface Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................. 1-23

1.4.3 Interface Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................. 1-24

1.5 Names and Functions of Components .........................................................................................................................1-25

1.5.1 Front ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-25

1.5.2 Rear ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-26

1.5.3 Rear ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1-26

1.5.4 Top Cover (Inside) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-27

1.5.5 Manual Loading Area ................................................................................................................................................................ 1-27

1.5.6 Roll Feed Unit Cover (Inside).................................................................................................................................................... 1-29

1.5.7 Carriage...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-29

1.5.8 Inside.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-30

1.6 Basic Operation............................................................................................................................................................1-31

1.6.1 Operation Panel.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-31

1.6.2 Main Menu................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-33

1.6.3 Main Menu................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-53

1.6.4 Main Menu................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-73

1.7 Safety and Precautions .................................................................................................................................................1-93

1.7.1 Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-93

1.7.1.1 Moving Parts .................................................................................................................................................................................................1-93

1.7.1.2 Adhesion of Ink.............................................................................................................................................................................................1-93

1.7.1.3 Electric Parts .................................................................................................................................................................................................1-95

1.7.2 Other Precautions....................................................................................................................................................................... 1-95

1.7.2.1 Printhead .......................................................................................................................................................................................................1-95

1.7.2.2 Printhead .......................................................................................................................................................................................................1-96

1.7.2.3 Ink Tank ........................................................................................................................................................................................................1-97

1.7.2.4 Handling the Printer ......................................................................................................................................................................................1-98

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