– 0 –CAUTION3 We recommend that you unplug the printer from the power outlet whenever you donot plan to use it for long periods. Because of this, you should locate the printer sothat the power outlet it is plugged into is nearby and easy to access.3 If the voltage shown on the label on the of your printer does not match the voltage foryour area, contact your dealer immediately.3 Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the AC outlet and that thecomputer is turned off before making connections.3 Do not connect a telephone line into the peripheral drive connector.Failure to observe this may result in damage to the printer.Also, for safety purposes, do not connect wiring to the external drive connector if thereis a chance it may carry peripheral voltage.3 Do not operate the cover open lever while pressing on the printer cover with yourhand.3 Do not pull the cover open lever and open the printer cover when printing is in progressor when the auto cutter is operating.3 Do not pull out paper while the printer cover is closed.3 If liquids, foreign objects (coins and paper clips), and so on enter the printer, turn offthe printer, unplug it from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer for advice. Continueduse could cause a short circuit, which may result in fire or electric shock.3 Place the printer in a horizontal position when installing the paper, even if the modelcan be installed vertically. If the paper is installed with the printer in a vertical posi-tion, the printer will be unstable and could fall, which may result in injury.