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Miscellaneous
Precautions
Safety
• Operate the unit using the power source specified in
“Specifications” (on page 24).
• Be careful not to damage the AC power cord by
placing or dropping heavy objects on it; it is dangerous
to use the unit with a damaged AC power cord.
• If you do not intend to use the unit for a long time,
disconnect the AC power cord.
• Unplug the AC power cord by grasping the plug, not
the cable itself.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Do not remove the cabinet. There is a danger of
electric shock from the internal parts.
• Be careful not to spill water or other liquids on the
unit, or to allow combustible or metallic material to
enter the cabinet. If used with foreign matter in the
cabinet, the unit is liable to fail, or present a risk of fire
or electric shock.
• If the unit malfunctions or if a foreign body falls into
the cabinet, disconnect the power immediately and
consult your Sony dealer.
Installation
Avoid placing the unit in a location subject to:
mechanical vibration
– high humidity
– excessive dust
– direct or excessive sunlight
– extremely high or low temperatures
– Ventilation holes are provided to prevent the unit
from overheating. Be careful not to obstruct them
with other units or by covering the unit with a cloth
etc.
Condensation
• If the unit is subjected to wide and sudden changes in
temperature, such as when it is moved from a cold
room to a warm room or when it is left in a room with
a heater that tends to produce large amounts of
moisture, condensation may form inside the printer. In
such cases the printer will probably not work properly,
and may even develop a fault if you persist in using it.
If moisture condensation forms, turn off the power and
allow the printer to stand for at least one hour.
• If the film is subjected to wide and sudden changes in
temperature, condensation may form on the film in the
film tray. This will cause the printer to malfunction.
Also, if the film is used in this state, spots are likely to
appear on the printout.
• To store a half-used package of film, replace the film
in its original packing and reseal the package. If
possible, before using sealed film, place it, in its
sealed package, in a warm room for several hours.
Doing so prevents condensation from forming when
the film is removed from its package.
Transporting the Unit
Before transporting the unit, remove the supplied
accessories and then put them back into their original
packing. Transporting the unit with the supplied
accessories still installed may cause malfunctions.
Note
It is dangerous to move the unit with the casters used to
stand it vertically. Do not use the caster to move the unit.
Cleaning the Cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft dry
cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such
as alcohol or benzine, which may damage the finish.
Note
Be sure to set the ON/STANDBY switch on the front
panel to STANDBY before cleaning the cabinet.
Maintenance
Perform the following maintenance regularly after every
500 printings.
• Replacing the cleaning roller
• Cleaning the thermal head, platen roller, pinch roller
and separation rubbers
• Cleaning the fan filter
In addition to the above maintenance, regular
maintenance is required after every 5,000 printings.
However, you should ask your nearest Sony dealer to
perform this maintenance.
You can check the total number of prints using the
TOTAL PRINTS item of the INFORMATION menu.
For details, see “To confirm the total number of prints
made since you started the unit” (on page 15).
Note
Before starting the following maintenance, be sure to set
the ON/STANDBY switch on the front panel to
STANDBY, and then the main POWER switch on the
rear panel to OFF.