Casio MEP-U10 User Manual

MEP-U10

User’s Guide

Be sure to keep all user documentation handy for future reference.

RJA526500-001V01

Manufacturer: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. 6-2, Hon -machi 1-chome, S hibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-854 3, Japan

Responsible within the European Union: CASIO EURO PE GmbH Casio -Plat z 1, 22848 Nord erste dt, Ger many

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This manual covers the following information: precautions before printing with the MEP-U10 printer, installing the computer software that comes with the printer, and establishing a connection between the printer and a computer. For full details on software operations, see the manual on the CD-ROM that comes with the printer.

Before using the MEP-U10 printer, read the Safety Precautions in this manual. Keep this manual handy in a safe place for future reference when required.

• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

• Everything has been done to ensure that the contents of this manual are clear and accurate. Please contact CASIO if you have any problem understanding manual contents or should you discover any errors.

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• Note the CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held in any way liable for any losses or lost proﬁ ts arising out of any loss of text data due to malfunction, repairs, or any other reason.

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Safety Precautions

Thank you for purchasing this product. Before using it, be sure to read the Safety Precautions contained in this User’s Guide. Keep this manual handy in a safe place for future reference when required.

Warning

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the possibility of death or serious personal injury.

Caution

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the risk of personal injury or material damage.

Examples of other markings

Indicates something you should not do. The symbol shown here indicates you

should not try to take something apart.

Indicates something you must do.

Warning

Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, and other abnormalities

Do not continue to use the printer while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or generating heat. Continued use of the printer creates the risk of ﬁ re and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.

1. Disconnect the USB cable.

2. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet.

3. Contact your original retailer.

AC Adaptor

Misuse of the optional AC adaptor creates the risk of ﬁ re and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following.

• Use only the speciﬁ ed AC adaptor.

• Use only a power source that is within the input voltage range indicated by INPUT on the AC adaptor’s rating plate.

• Never plug the power cord into a wall outlet that is shared by other devices, or into a shared extension cord.

AC Adaptor/USB Cable

Misuse of the AC adaptor/USB cable can cause it to become damaged, creating the risk of ﬁ re and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following.

• Never place heavy objects on the AC adaptor/USB cable or subject it to direct heat.

• Never try to modify the AC adaptor/USB cable or subject it to bending.

• Do not twist or pull on the AC adaptor/USB cable cord.

• Do not wrap the cord around the adaptor.

• Should the AC adaptor/USB cable or its plug ever become damaged, contact your original retailer.

AC Adaptor/USB Cable

• Never touch the AC adaptor/USB cable or plug while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock.

• Do not use the AC adapter/USB cable in areas where liquids might spill on them. Water creates the risk of ﬁ re and electric shock.

• Do not place a ﬂ ower vase or any other liquid container on top of the AC adapter/ USB cable or power cord. Water creates the risk of ﬁ re and electric shock.

• Do not cover the AC adaptor/USB cable with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, futon, blanket, or other similar object. Doing so creates the risk of ﬁ re.

AC Adaptor

Before going out, be sure to unplug the power cord/AC adaptor from the power outlet and put in a place away from objects used by animals and pets. An animal or pet chewing on the power cord/AC adaptor can cause it short, leading to the risk of ﬁ re and electric shock.

Warning

Dropping and Rough Treatment

Continued use of the printer after it is damaged by dropping or other rough treatment creates the risk of ﬁ re and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.

1. Disconnect the USB cable.

2. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet.

3. Contact your original retailer.

Disassembly and Modiﬁ cation

Never try to take the printer apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and other personal injury. Leave all internal inspection, maintenance, and repair up to your original retailer.

Liquids and Foreign Matter

Water, sports drinks, seawater, animal or pet urine, or foreign objects (pieces of metal, etc.) getting into the printer creates the risk of ﬁ re and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present.

1. Disconnect the USB cable.

2. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet.

3. Contact your original retailer.

Keep Away From Fire

Never throw the printer into ﬁ re to dispose of it. Doing so creates the risk of explosion, which can cause ﬁ re or personal injury.

Packaging Plastic Bag

Take care never to allow the plastic bag the printer comes in to be ingested or placed over anyone’s head. Doing so creates the risk of suffocation. Particular care is required in households where small children are present.

Labels Attachment Locations

Do not attach labels to containers used for heating in a microwave oven. The label material includes metal, so heating in a microwave oven creates the risk of ﬁ re and burn injury. Also, the container with the label may become deformed.

Caution

AC Adaptor/USB Cable

Misuse of the AC adaptor/USB cable creates the risk of ﬁ re and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following.

• Never locate the AC adaptor/USB cable near a stove or other heating device.

• When unplugging from the wall outlet, grasp the AC adaptor/USB cable plug. Never pull on the AC adaptor/USB cable.

• Insert the AC adaptor plug into the wall outlet as far as it will go.

• Insert the USB cable plug into the connector as far as it will go.

• Unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and the USB cable from the connector before leaving the printer unattended for long periods, such as when leaving on a trip, etc.

• After you are ﬁ nished using the printer, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and the USB cable from the connector.

• At least once a year, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and use a cloth or vacuum cleaner to clean any dust build up on the prongs of the power plug and in the area around the plug.

• Do not use detergent when cleaning the power cord (especially the plug) or the AC adapter (especially the jack).

• Plug the AC adaptor into a power outlet that is near the printer and easily accessible so you can quickly unplug it in case of problems.

• Store the AC adaptor in a dry place.

• Use the power cord that comes with the printer to connect the AC adaptor.

• Do not use the power cord that comes with the printer with any other device. Failure to do so can lead to malfunction.

Connections

Plug only speciﬁ ed devices into the connectors of this printer. Non-speciﬁ ed devices create the risk of ﬁ re and electric shock.

Heavy Objects

Do not place heavy objects on the printer. Doing so can cause the printer to tip over or fall, creating the risk of personal injury.

Locations to be Avoided

Never leave the printer in any of the following types of locations. Doing so creates the risk of ﬁ re and electric shock.

• Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust

• Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke is present

• Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed to direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle parked in the sun, or other areas subject to very high temperatures.

Unstable Locations

Never place the printer on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, etc. Doing so can cause the printer to fall, creating the risk of personal injury.

Caution

Tape Loading and Tape Replacement Precautions

The cutter has sharp edges. Do not touch the cutter. Touching the cutter can cause ﬁ nger cuts.

High-temperature Precautions

The printer head and the metal parts around it can become very hot. Do not touch them. Doing so creates the risk of burn injury.

Cutter Precautions

Do not insert your ﬁ ngers into the cutter at the tape outlet. Doing so creates the risk of ﬁ nger cuts and personal injury.

Use Precautions

To get the most out of your printer, be sure to observe the following precautions.

• Avoid using the printer in locations exposed to direct sunlight, locations with high humidity, locations where static electricity is easily generated, locations subjected to sudden extreme temperature changes, and locations where it is extremely cold or hot. The operating temperature range is 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F).

• Take care to avoid allowing the printer to be subjected to strong impact or forces.

• Do not allow paper clips or pins to get inside of the printer.

• Do not pull on the tape with undue force or try to push it back into the printer.

• A dirty printer head will make printed text blurry. If this happens, refer to the user maintenance procedures in this manual (page 20) and clean the printer head and rubber roller.

Contents

Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................2

Use Precautions ......................................................................................................6

Checking Package Contents ..................................................................................8

Using the Printer’s Documentation ........................................................................... 8

About the Provided CD-ROM .................................................................................9

Handling Precautions ...............................................................................................9

Storage Precautions ................................................................................................. 9

Operating Environment Required by the Software ................................................... 9

Installing the Software .......................................................................................... 10

Precautions when Installing and Uninstalling ......................................................... 10

CD-ROM Contents ................................................................................................. 10

Read This Before Installing the Software! ..............................................................10

Viewing User Documentation on the CD-ROM ...................................................... 12

Removing the Software from Your Computer ........................................................ 12

General Guide ........................................................................................................13

Loading and Removing Tape ................................................................................ 13

Connecting the Printer to Your Computer .......................................................... 17

Printing a Label ......................................................................................................19

User Maintenance .................................................................................................20

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 21

Speciﬁ cations ........................................................................................................23

Optional Accessory List.......................................................................................... 23

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