Panasonic SD Mobile Printer Sv P20u Operating Instrucitons Manual

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ªUninstalling the Printer Driver
For Windows XP:
To uninstall the driver, log into the 
computer with a user name having 
administrator or equivalent privileges.
1 Select [Start]>> [Printers and Faxes].
[Printers and Faxes] may not be present 
on some personal computers.
In this case, select [Start]>> [Control 
Panel]>> ([Printers and Other Hardware] 
>>) [Printers and Faxes].
2 Right-click [Panasonic SV-P20] and 
select [Delete].
3 [Are you sure you want to delete the 
printer Panasonic SV-P20?] appears. 
Click [Yes].
  This will uninstall the Printer Driver.
For Windows 98SE/Me:
1 Select [Start]>>  [Settings]>>  
[Printers].
2 Right-click [Panasonic SV-P20] and 
select [Delete].
3 [Are you sure you want to delete the 
printer Panasonic SV-P20?] appears. 
Click [Yes].
4 [Some files were used only for this 
printer and are no longer needed. 
Would you like to delete these files 
now?] appears. Click [Yes].
If you select [No], the printer driver will 
not be uninstalled completely. In this 
case, turn ON the printer, and the driver 
will be automatically installed in Plug 
and Play mode. Then, uninstall the 
driver again. This will uninstall the 
Printer Driver.
For Windows 2000:
To uninstall the driver, log into the 
computer with a user name having 
Administrator or equivalent privileges.
1 Select [Start] >> [Settings] >> 
[Printer].
2 Right-click [Panasonic SV-P20] and 
select [Delete].3 [Are you sure you want to delete the 
printer Panasonic SV-P20?] appears. 
Click [Yes].
This will uninstall the Printer Driver.
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Notes on the Printer Driver
≥If your system is Windows XP or 
Windows 2000, log on with the user 
name of [Administrator (administrator of 
your PC)] (or any user name having an 
equivalent right to the administrator) and 
then start to install.
≥Use the default setting (ICM (Image 
Color Management)Disabled) for the 
“ICM Method”. If you use any other 
settings, the image may be printed with 
an undesired brightness (for Windows 
XP/2000 only). For detailed information, 
refer to the [readme.txt] file in the CD-
ROM.
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The Status Monitor
In some cases as indicated below, the 
status monitor may not appear during 
printing.
≥When the application is displayed on the 
full screen or when you operate the 
application during printing, the status 
monitor may not be displayed. Click 
[Panasonic SV-P20 USB0…] in the task 
bar to display it.
≥The printer may not be connected or the 
other printer may be selected. Confirm 
the connection of the printer.
≥If you switch to another user in “Switch 
User” on Windows XP and print data, the 
status monitor may not present on the 
screen for the user who switched. In this 
case, the status monitor may be present 
on the screen for the user to whom it was 
switched to.
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To Delete the Data of the 
Printing Job
If the old data is printed, printing data may 
be left in the spool of the printer. Delete 
the unnecessary data of the printing job.


						

							42To delete the data of the printing job, log 
into the computer with a user name having 
Administrator or equivalent privileges.
[For Windows XP]
≥Select [Start] >> [Printers and Faxes].
[Printers and Faxes] may not be present 
on some PCs. In this case, select [Start] 
>> [Control Panel] >>( [Printers and 
Other Hardware] >>) [Printers and 
Faxes].
≥Double-click this Printer’s icon, so the 
window will be displayed. Select [Cancel 
All Documents] from the [Printer] on the 
menu bar in the window.
[For Windows 2000]
≥Select [Start] >> [Settings] >> [Printers] 
and double-click this Printer’s icon, so 
the window will be displayed.
≥Select [Cancel All Documents] from the 
[Printer] on the menu bar in the window.
[For Windows 98SE/Me]
≥Select [Start] >> [Settings] >> [Printers] 
and double-click this Printer’s icon, so 
the window will be displayed.
≥Select [Cancel Printing Documents] from 
the [Printer] on the menu bar in the 
window.
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To Confirm the USB port
If the message [USB port cannot be 
detected] is displayed when starting to 
print, the usable USB port cannot be 
selected. The USB port is displayed 
[USB00X] such as [USB001] or [USB002]. 
Confirm it.
[For Windows XP]
≥Select [Start] >> [Printers and Faxes].
[Printers and Faxes] may not be present 
on some PCs. In this case, select [Start] 
>> [Control Panel] >> [Printers and Other 
Hardware] >> [Printers and Faxes].
≥Open the properties of this Printer and 
select USB port in the [Ports] tab.≥Open the properties of this Printer and 
select [Enable bidirectional support] in 
the [Ports] tab.
[For Windows 2000]
≥Open the properties of this Printer and 
select USB port in the [Ports] tab.
≥Open the properties of this Printer and 
select [Enable bidirectional support] in 
the [Ports] tab.
[For Windows 98SE/Me]
≥Open the properties of this Printer by 
selecting [Start] >> [Settings] >> 
[Printers] and set the USB port for [Print 
Destination Port] in the [Details] tab.
≥Open the properties of this Printer, click 
the [Spool Settings] button in the 
[Details] tab and select [Enable 
bidirectional support for this printer]
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Note for installing from the [Add 
Printer Wizard] screen
When the Printer Driver is installed on 
your PC for the first time, the USB port 
cannot be selected in the selection stage 
for the port, because the USB port is not 
set.
Note that the [Add a Printer] function can 
be used only when the Printer Driver is re-
installed or when another printer using the 
USB port has been installed.
≥If the Plug and Play function activates 
the Install Wizard, install the Driver in the 
Plug and Play mode.
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Notes on SD Viewer for Printer
≥If a Memory Card is inserted into the 
Printer, images on the Memory Card are 
displayed. However, if an image is 
printed from the PC, the image from the 
PC will be printed, not the one from the 
Memory Card.
≥A function for multiple screen shots of 
different images is not provided.
≥When printing 8 screen shots of the 
same image, the image size will be 
reduced and the characters and dates 


						

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are not distinctly visible. It is 
recommended to set the [Date print] 
option to [OFF] when printing 8 screen 
shots of the same image.
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Messages for Printer Driver
≥Please wait.
l
ll lPlease wait for a while.
≥Please insert paper to print.
l
ll lThere is no paper. Set the paper.
≥The temperature is too high, please  
wait.
l
ll lPlease wait for a while.
≥There is no ink.
l
ll lThere is no ink or ink cassette inserted. 
Insert the new ink cassette.
≥A paper jam has occurred.
l
ll lRemove the jammed paper and eject/
insert the ink cassette.
≥Hardware Error occurred. Please 
abort printing.
l
ll lConsult your dealer.
≥The printer is not corresponding to 
this printer driver. Please abort 
printing.
l
ll lInstall the driver again.
≥Error occurred. Turn the printers 
power off and then back on, and then 
click [Restart] for printing or click 
[Abort] to abort printing.
l
ll lRestart the job or abort printing after 
turning the Printer off and on.
≥Please remove the paper.
l
ll lPlease remove the printed paper.
≥Communication with the printer has 
failed. First, check that the printer is 
connected properly, and click [Restart] to start printing or click 
[Abort] to stop printing.
l
ll lTurn the Photo Printer’s power off and 
then back on or disconnect and 
reconnect the USB connection cable. 
Then restart the job or stop the printing.
≥The printing process is being 
cancelled. Please wait for a while.
l
ll lThe print job is cancelled.
≥The printing is being performed.
l
ll lThe printing is being performed.


						

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Others
Precautions
To ensure high quality, precise printing, 
always observe the following points. 
Failure to observe these points will not 
only result in poor quality prints, but also 
paper jams, malfunctions and breakdowns 
of the SD Mobile Printer.
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Ink Cassette/Paper Set Notes
≥Do not store the Ink Cassettes or paper 
in high or low temperatures, high 
humidity, or direct sunlight. Doing so 
could result in a deterioration of printing 
quality. They may also become 
unusable.
≥Do not reuse printed paper or Ink 
Cassettes that have already been 
consumed.
≥Do not open the Ink Cassette/Paper Set 
package immediately. Wait until it has 
reached the surrounding temperature 
before using it. If the Ink Cassette/Paper 
Set has been stored at a low 
temperature, condensation could form 
when brought into a warmer room.
≥If the Ink Cassette/Paper Set is defective 
due to a manufacturing error on the part 
of Panasonic, we will replace the Ink 
Cassette/Paper Set with an equivalent 
Ink Cassette/Paper Set. Panasonic does 
not bear any responsibility beyond 
replacing the product.
≥Do not subject the Ink Cassette or paper 
to a rapid temperature change.
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Ink Cassette Notes
≥The Ink Cassette is softened at about 
131 degrees F/55 degrees C or higher 
and will be hardened when the 
temperature is lowered. Under similar 
severe conditions the Ink Cassette 
cannot be used. Do not place the Ink 
Cassette or the Printer fitted with the Ink Cassette in a location subject to high 
temperatures.
≥Do not dispose of the protection sheet 
attached to the paper until the last paper 
has been consumed.
≥The ink cassette is made of plastic and 
metal, and printing paper is made of 
resin.  When disposing of it, observe the  
applicable rules in your country or 
region.
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Paper Notes
≥Dust and humidity damage the paper. 
Return remaining paper to its original 
bag, and store it flat.
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Before Printing
≥Make sure the plug is properly inserted 
when using the printer.
≥Do not place the printer on unsteady, 
inclined, or other unstable surfaces.
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During Printing
≥Do not forcibly pull out the Ink Cassette 
or paper, shake the printer, or add more 
paper while printing is in progress.
≥When the ambient temperature or that 
within the SD Mobile Printer is low, the 
SD Mobile Printer feeds the paper and 
stops operating to warm it for about 4 - 
5 minutes. Particularly under a low-
temperature environment, printing one 
sheet may take 10 minutes or more. In 
this case, the printed image may have 
faint colors.
≥Do not pull the paper out forcibly, and 
never add any oscillation or vibration to 
the device during printing.
≥Do not feed two or more sheets of paper 
at a time.
≥If no operation is performed with the 
printer for a period when using the 
battery, it automatically turns off the 
power. (Auto-power-save function). The 
Auto-power-save function is activated 
after a lapse of the following times. 


						

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If the card containing print images is 
inserted:
Turns off about 10 minutes later.
-
If the card contains no print images:
Turns off about 5 minutes later.
≥Refer to page 48 when paper jam 
occurs.
≥During printing, the paper moves forward 
and backward several times. You can be 
cut if you touch the paper during this 
operation.
≥Printing in cold or hot temperatures may 
take a little more time.
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Notes on Handling Finished 
Prints
In order to preserve finished prints in the 
best condition, observe the following 
points. Failure to observe these points 
could result in a deterioration of print 
quality or injury.
≥Do not affix cellophane tape to the 
printed surface. In particular, be careful 
not to let plastic desk pads, business 
card cases, or plastic erasers come into 
contact with the printed surface.
≥Rubbing the surface with a hard object 
and scratching will cause surface flaws 
or color fade-out.
≥Do not touch the printed surface with 
your fingers.
≥Do not spill or apply volatile solvents 
such as alcohol to the printed surface. 
Doing so could result in discoloration or 
fading.
≥Do not leave printed surfaces in contact 
with one another. Doing so could cause 
color transfer between the two images. 
Color transfer could also occur if a 
printed surface is left in contact with any 
other type of paper under pressure for an 
extended period of time.
≥Do not store prints under conditions of 
high temperatures or high humidity. 
Leaving prints under such conditions for 
an extended period of time could cause a deterioration in print quality. Do not 
leave prints exposed to direct sunlight.
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Optimal Use of the Battery
Battery Characteristics
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion 
battery. Its ability to generate power is 
based upon the chemical reaction that 
takes place inside it. This reaction is 
susceptible to the surrounding 
temperature and humidity, and, if the 
temperature is too high or too low, the 
operating time of the Battery becomes 
shorter. If the Battery is used in an 
extremely cold environment, the possible 
printing number may be reduced. 
The number of sheets that can be printed 
with the supplied battery is as follows:
At a low temperature: approx. 10 sheets
At a high temperature: approx. 20 sheets
If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a 
protective function may operate, and the 
Battery may become unusable for a while.
Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use
Be sure to detach the Battery from the 
printer after use. (If it is left attached to the 
printer, a minute amount of current is 
consumed even when the printer power is 
off.) If the Battery is left attached to the 
printer for a long time, over discharge 
takes place. The Battery may become 
unusable after it is charged.
Disposing of an Unusable Battery
≥The Battery has a limited life.
≥Do not throw the Battery into fire 
because it may cause an explosion.


						

							46Always Keep the Terminals of the 
Battery Clean.
Prevent the terminals from getting 
clogged with dirt, dust, or other 
substances.
If you drop the Battery accidentally, 
check to see if the Battery body and 
terminals are deformed.
Attaching damaged Battery to the 
printer may damage the printer.
Cautions for Storage
≥Extremely high temperatures or low 
temperatures will shorten the life of the 
Battery.
≥Do not allow the Battery terminals to 
come in contact with metal objects (such 
as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can 
result in a short circuit or heat generation 
and, if you touch the Battery in this 
condition, you may be badly burned.
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State of Power Lamp While 
Charging
The [ON] Lamp flashes while charging. 
(Flashes approx. every 2 seconds when 
charging is normal.)
When the Power Lamps flashes more 
quickly or slowly (or turns off), some 
abnormality may have occurred.
The flashing speed suggests the following 
states.
Flashing approx. every 0.5 seconds:
≥This printer, battery or AC adaptor may 
be defective. Contact your nearest 
Panasonic dealer.
Flashing approx. every 6 seconds:
≥The ambient temperature or that of the 
battery itself is too high or too low. 
Charging proceeds, but will take a longer 
time.
Turning off:
Charging is completed.If the [ON] Lamp turns off when charging is 
not completed, the following reasons are 
probable.
≥The ambient temperature or that of the 
battery itself is too high or too low. Wait 
until the proper temperature is reached 
and charge the Battery again.
≥The AC Adaptor is probably defective. 
Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer.
If the battery runs out quickly:
≥If a fully charged battery runs out quickly, 
the printer may be defective. Contact 
your nearest Panasonic dealer.
≥A defective battery may run out quickly.
Battery remaining capacity indication:
Along with the battery remaining capacity 
being decreased, the indication will 
change as follows: 
r
lsltlul
v
≥When you use the printer, it is 
recommended to use it with a fully 
charged battery.
≥If the battery is not charged sufficiently, 
the number of sheets that can be printed 
may become extremely limited.
≥If you start printing when the u (red) 
indication appears, the printer may stop 
while printing. When the u (red) 
indication appears, recharge the battery 
or use the AC adaptor for printing
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ªNotes on Memory Cards
≥Only an SD Memory Card or 
MultiMediaCard can be used for this 
printer.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of 
the Card with your fingers. Do not allow 
dirt, dust or water to contact the 
terminals.
≥When the [CARD ACCESS] sign is 
displayed in red, do not remove the 
Card, turn off the power, or subject it to 
vibration or impact.


						

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≥This printer complies with the Design 
rule for Camera File system (DCF) 
specified by the Japan Electronics and 
Information Technology Industries 
Association (JEITA).
≥If you select an image compliant with the 
DCF specification when thumbnails are 
displayed, the folder name and the file 
name for that image are displayed.
1) Names of DCF compliant folders and 
files
2) Image to which a file name is 
arbitrarily given
3) Image not recognizable by this printer
≥Do not leave the Memory Card in places 
where there is high temperature or direct 
sunlight, or where electromagnetic 
waves or static electricity are easily 
generated.
≥Do not bend or drop the Memory Card. 
The Card or the recorded content may 
be damaged.
≥Do not add any oscillation or shock. 
Those may cause damage to the 
Memory Card or the data contained in 
the card.
≥After use, be sure to remove the Memory 
Card from the printer and pack the card 
back into its original case.
≥Improper operation may cause the data 
stored on a card to be damaged or 
erased. We shall not be liable for such 
loss by any means.≥The SD Memory Card has a 
write-protect switch. Sliding 
the switch to [LOCK] 
prevents the recording of 
data to the card as well as 
the deletion of data from the 
card. Sliding back the switch permits 
such operations.
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About the LCD Monitor
≥If you use the printer for a long time, the 
LCD monitor will heat up. This is normal.
≥When the LCD screen gets dirty, wipe it 
with a dry, soft cloth.
≥Do not forcefully squeeze the LCD 
monitor. Otherwise, the display may 
become uneven or the LCD monitor may 
fail.
≥In a place with drastic temperature 
changes, condensation may form on the 
LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
≥If your printer is extremely cold when you 
turn its power on, the image on the LCD 
Monitor will be slightly darker than usual 
at first. However, as the internal 
temperature increases, it goes back to 
the normal brightness.
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Internal Temperature
≥If you print continuously at a high 
ambient temperature, [Temperature is 
too high, please wait.] will be displayed 
when the printer reaches a certain 
temperature and stops.  Wait until the 
temperature goes down and the 
displayed message disappears.
1)
2)
3)
Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the LCD Monitor 
screen featuring a total of approximately 
110,000 pixels. The result is more than 
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 
0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
does not affect the recorded picture.


						

							48When the printer stops while printing:
If the printer stops while printing, the 
following are probable causes:
When [Printing in process. Wait without 
removing paper] is displayed and the 
paper stops in the Paper Inside Slot:
The printer is being preheated when the 
ambient temperature is low. Printing will 
resume after preheating, so wait and do 
not remove the paper.
When the printer stops after delivering 
paper from the rear side:
The ink cassette may have come off while 
printing.
Check that the ink cassette is properly set.
When the printer stops with the 
indication of the error message, [Paper 
jam has occurred]:
Turn the printer OFF without removing the 
paper and turn it ON again. If [Paper jam 
has occurred] is still displayed, contact 
your nearest Panasonic dealer.
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About the setting on the menu 
screen
≥When the power is turned OFF by 
pressing the Power button, settings 
carried out on the menu screen are 
turned back to the initial settings. 
However, in the following cases, this 
printer retains the previous settings:
-
When the printer is turned off owing 
to the low-battery cutoff
-
When Auto-power-save function is 
activated
≥When the power is turned OFF owing to 
the low-battery cutoff (or Auto-power-
save function is activated) during DPOF-
printing or when printing two or more 
images, the images that remain 
unprinted are held in memory. When the 
power is turned ON again, the message, 
[Last print job interrupted. To abort push 
[MENU].] will be displayed for approx. 5 
seconds. If the [MENU] button is pressed 
when this message is displayed, printing 
will not continue.ª
Condensation
≥When a bottle is taken out from a 
refrigerator in summer and left standing 
for a while, droplets of water will form on 
it. This phenomenon is known as 
condensation. Condensation will form if 
the printer or Ink Cassette/Paper Set is 
moved to a location with a considerable 
difference in temperature or humidity, 
such as:
-
A high-humidity location, such as one 
filled with steam
-
When suddenly moved from an air-
conditioned environment to one with 
high temperatures and high humidity
-
A room that has just been heated
If condensation occurs, Printer cannot be 
used. Wait for 1 hour. If the paper or rollers 
are damp with condensation, the printed 
surface that is produced may be 
degraded.
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About Unclean Thermal Heads
If a line appears across a printed picture 
and pictures cannot be printed clearly, the 
Thermal head, located in the insertion 
portion of the Ink Cassette, may be dirty. In 
this case, clean it with the auxiliary Head 
Cleaner.
Open the Ink Cassette Compartment 
Door, remove the Ink Cassette and 
push the head cleaner in and out 
several times as illustrated.


						

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≥You can use a Head Cleaner about 150 
times.
≥Put the Head Cleaner into its bag after 
using it.
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Notes on Handling the SD 
Mobile Printer
≥When spraying or using insecticides or 
other volatile solvents in the vicinity of 
the printer, be careful not to allow any to 
come into contact with the printer. If such 
solvents come into contact with the 
printer, they can damage the outer case 
and cause the surface to peel. Do not 
allow rubber or plastic products to be in 
contact with the printer for extended 
periods of time.
≥When not using the printer for extended 
periods of time, turn off the power and 
disconnect the Power Cable from the 
outlet to conserve energy. (A minute 
amount of current is consumed even 
when the printer power is off.) 
≥When transporting this printer, during a 
move for example, pack the printer back 
into the supplied Carrying Case. Do not 
drop or impact the printer in any way. It 
may cause damage to the printer.
≥If the printer emits smoke, becomes 
unusually hot, or gives off an unusual 
smell, turn off the printer and unplug it.
≥If water or other foreign matter gets 
inside the printer, turn off the printer and 
unplug it.
≥If the surface of the printer becomes 
broken or cracked, turn off the printer 
and unplug it.
≥If the main lead is damaged (such as the 
core wires being exposed), turn off the 
printer and unplug it.
≥Do not use the printer in any way which 
overloads the electric outlet or wiring.
≥Do not damage the main lead or plug.
≥Remove dust or other foreign matter 
adhering to the power plug.
≥Do not drop or insert metal or flammable 
objects inside the printer.≥Do not splash or wet the printer.
≥Do not disassemble or remodel the 
printer.
≥Do not touch the metal parts on the 
printer or the plug during a thunderstorm.
≥Do not unplug with wet hands.
≥Do not place the printer in locations with 
smoke, steam, high humidity, large 
amounts of dust, or severe vibrations.
≥Do not install the printer in such a way 
that the power Cable is forcibly bent.
≥Do not place heavy objects on the 
printer.
≥Do not move the printer with the power 
Cable plugged in.
≥Do not unplug by pulling on the power 
Cable.
≥Unplug the main lead as a safety 
measure when cleaning the printer or 
when the printer will not be used for a 
long period of time.
≥Do not touch any internal components 
other than those specified.
≥A minute amount of current is consumed 
even when the printer power is off.
≥Install the printer away from other 
devices that generate magnetic fields.
≥Electromagnetic waves produced in this 
printer and in televisions, video games, 
and other devices can cause mutual 
interference, disrupting both the display 
on the television screen and the printed 
picture.


						

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Maintenance Notes
≥Do not use solvents such as Benzene 
and paint thinner to wipe the printer 
since they can damage the surface of 
the printer and cause the surface to peel. 
To clean the surface, wipe up any dust 
with a soft, dry cloth. If the printer is 
particularly dirty, soak the cloth in mild 
kitchen detergent (neutral) diluted with 
water and wring out thoroughly. Then, 
wipe off the dust with the cloth and wipe 
again with a dry cloth. When using a 
synthetic cloth, follow the precautions in 
the cloth’s usage instructions.
≥When you use this printer on a beach or 
similar place, do not let sand, fine dust, 
or seawater get into the printer.