SAFETY SUMMARY. TEC TEC B-442, B-442-QP, EM1-33046A, EM1-33046AE, TEC EM1-33046AE, B-442

EM1-33046A

Safety Summary

Safety Summary

Personal safety in handling or maintaining the equipment is extremely important. Warnings and Cautions necessary for safe handling are included in this manual. All warnings and cautions contained in this manual should be read and understood before handling or maintaining the equipment.

Do not attempt to effect repairs or modifications to this equipment. If a fault occurs that cannot be rectified using the procedures described in this manual, turn off the power, unplug the machine, then contact your authorized TEC representative for assistance.

Meanings of Each Symbol

This symbol indicates warning items (including cautions).

Specific warning contents are drawn inside the symbol.

(The symbol on the left indicates a general caution.)

This symbol indicates prohibited actions (prohibited items).

Specific prohibited contents are drawn inside or near the symbol.

(The symbol on the left indicates “no disassembling”.)

This symbol indicates actions which must be performed.

Specific instructions are drawn inside or near the symbol.

(The symbol on the left indicates “disconnect the power cord plug from the outlet”.)

WARNING

This indicates that there is the risk of death or serious injury if the machines are improperly handled contrary to this indication.

Any other than the specified AC voltage is prohibited.

Do not use voltages other than the voltage (AC) specified on the rating plate, as this may cause fire or

electric shock.

Prohibited

Do not plug in or unplug the power cord plug with wet hands as this may cause electric shock.

Prohibited

Prohibited

If the machines share the same outlet with any other electrical appliances which consume large amounts of power, the voltage will fluctuate widely each time these appliances operate. Be sure to provide an exclusive outlet for the machine as this may cause the machines to malfunction.

Do not insert or drop metal, flammable or other foreign objects into the machines through the ventilation slits, as this may cause fire or electric

shock.

Prohibited

Do not place metal objects or water-filled containers such as flower vases, flower pots or mugs, etc. on top of the machines. If metal objects or spilled liquid enter the machines, this may cause fire or electric

shock.

Prohibited

Do not scratch, damage or modify the power cords. Also, do not place heavy objects on, pull on, or excessively bend the cords, as this may cause fire or electrical shock.

Disconnect the plug.

If the machines are dropped or their cabinets damaged, first turn off the power switches and disconnect the power cord plugs from the outlet, and then contact your authorized TEC representative for assistance.

Continued use of the machine in that condition may cause fire or electric

shock.

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Disconnect the plug.

Continued use of the machines in an abnormal condition such as when the machines are producing smoke or strange smells may cause fire or elec-

tric shock. In these cases, immediately turn off the power switches and disconnect the power cord plugs from the outlet. Then, contact your authorized TEC representative for assistance.

Safety Summary

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Disconnect the plug.

Connect a grounding wire.

If foreign objects (metal fragments, water, liquids) enter the machines, first turn off the power switches and disconnect the power cord plugs from the outlet, and then contact your authorized TEC representative for assistance. Continued use of the machine in that condition may cause

fire or electric shock.

Ensure that the equipment is properly grounded. Extension cables should also be grounded. Fire or

electric shock could occur on improperly grounded equipment.

Disconnect the plug.

When unplugging the power cords, be sure to hold and pull on the plug portion. Pulling on the cord portion may cut or expose the internal wires and cause fire or electric shock.

No disassembling.

Do not remove covers, repair or modify the machine by yourself. You may be injured by high voltage, very hot parts or sharp edges inside the machine.

CAUTION

This indicates that there is the risk of personal Injury or damage to objects if the machines are improperly handled contrary to this indication.

Precautions

The following precautions will help to ensure that this machine will continue to function correctly.

• Try to avoid locations that have the following adverse conditions:

* Temperatures below 0

°

C and above 40

°

C * Direct sunlight

* Shared power source * Excessive vibration

• The cover should be cleaned by wiping with a dry cloth or a cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. NEVER USE THINNER OR ANY OTHER VOLATILE SOLVENT on the plastic covers.

• USE ONLY TEC SPECIFIED paper and ribbons.

• DO NOT STORE the paper or ribbons where they might be exposed to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, dust, or gas.

• Ensure the printer is operated on a level surface.

• Any data stored in the memory of the printer could be lost during a printer fault.

• Try to avoid using this equipment on the same power supply as high voltage equipment or equipment likely to cause mains interference.

• Unplug the machine whenever you are working inside it or cleaning it.

• Keep your work environment static free.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the machines, as these items may become unbalanced and fall causing injury.

• Do not block the ventilation slits of the machines, as this will cause heat to build up inside the machines and may cause fire.

• Do not lean against the machine. It may fall on you and could cause injury.

Request Regarding Maintenance

• Utilize our maintenance services.

After purchasing the machine, contact your authorized TEC representative for assistance once a year to have the inside of the machine cleaned. Otherwise, dust will build up inside the machines and may cause a fire or a malfunction. Cleaning is particularly effective before humid rainy seasons.

• Our preventive maintenance service performs the periodic checks and other work required to maintain the quality and performance of the machines, preventing accidents beforehand.

For details, please consult your authorized TEC representative for assistance.

• Using insecticides and other chemicals

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1.

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 1- 1

1.1

APPLICABLE MODEL ............................................................................... 1-6

1.2

UNPACKING AND INSPECTION .............................................................. 1-6

1.3

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST ........................................................................ 1-6

2.

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 2-1

2.1

PRINTER ................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2

OPTIONS .................................................................................................. 2-2

2.3

MEDIA ....................................................................................................... 2-3

2.4

RIBBON ..................................................................................................... 2-4

2.5

CARE/HANDLING OF THE MEDIA AND RIBBON ................................... 2-5

3.

OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1

PRINTER PARTS ...................................................................................... 3-1

3.2

EXTERNAL LABEL ROLL MOUNT ........................................................... 3-3

3.3

SWITCHES AND INDICATOR LIGHTS .................................................... 3-4

4.

DIP SWITCH FUNCTIONS .................................................................................. 4-1

5.

SET UP PROCEDURE ........................................................................................ 5-1

5.1

REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION ....................................................... 5-1

5.2

SETTING UP THE PRINTER .................................................................... 5-1

6.

LOADING LABEL AND TAG STOCK .................................................................. 6-1

7.

SELF-PEELING FUNCTION ............................................................................... 7-1

8.

RIBBON LOADING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................. 8-1

9.

INSTALL EXTERNAL LABEL ROLL MOUNT ..................................................... 9-1

10.

INSTALL MEMORY MODULE ........................................................................... 10-1

11.

SELF TEST ........................................................................................................ 11-1

12.

DUMP MODE .................................................................................................... 12-1

13.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE .............................................................................. 13-1

13.1 CLEANING .............................................................................................. 13-1

13.2 COVERS AND PANELS ......................................................................... 13-2

13.3 REMOVING JAMMED MEDIA ................................................................ 13-2

13.4 DENSITY ADJUSTMENT.........................................................................13-2

14.

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................... 14-1

15.

ERROR MESSAGES ......................................................................................... 15-1

16.

HOW TO CONNECT THE PRINTER WITH PORTABLE LCD KEYBOARD ..... 16-1

CAUTION:

1. This manual may not be copied in whole or in part without prior written permission of TEC.

2. The contents of this manual may be changed without notification.

3. Please refer to your local Authorized Service representative with regard to any queries you may have in this manual.

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