Safety Warnings and Precautions
98 QL-800 User Guide
Power Supply and Power Cord
Warning
• To avoid causing a fire or serious electrical shock, always use the power cord
provided with this printer. To avoid a fire or electrical shock, do not use an
extension cord.
• To avoid causing a fire or serious electrical shock, make sure that the power plug
is securely and completely inserted into the power source. To avoid personal injury
from an electrical shock, never handle the power cord or plug when your hands are
wet.
Caution
• Be sure to turn off the printer before removing the power plug from the outlet.
• Check the power plug and cord for any problem (abnormal heat, rust, bend, cracks,
scratches, etc.) at least once a month. If any problem with the power plug or cord
is found, replace it. Using it without replacement can result in a fire or electrical
shock hazard.
• To avoid damaging the power plug, which could cause a short circuit and cause a
fire or electrical shock, never pull on the power cord to unplug the cord from the
power supply. Always grip the plug to remove it from the power supply.
• If the printer will not be used for a long period, for your safety disconnect the power
cord from the power source.
• Never use any power source other than the one rated for the printer. This printer is
designed to be used in the region where purchased. Also, make sure the power
source can supply sufficient power for the printer. This could cause a fire or serious
electrical shock, or damage the printer.
General Safety
Warning
• If you find a large ink leak, switch the printer off immediately, disconnect the power
plug from the power source, and call for service. If you continue to use the printer,
this could cause a fire or serious electrical shock.
• Never clean the printer with water or any flammable liquid (alcohol, benzene,
thinner, etc.) either applied directly or with a cloth. If you accidentally spill liquid on
the printer, switch the printer off immediately, disconnect the power plug from the
power source, and call for service. If you continue to use the printer, this could
cause a fire or serious electrical shock.
• If the printer emits smoke, unusual odors, or makes noises, leaving it could cause
a fire or serious electrical shock or damage to the printer. Switch the printer off
immediately, disconnect the power plug from the power source, make sure that the
printer has stopped smoking, and call for service. Do not attempt to repair the
printer by yourself. This could cause a fire or serious electrical shock.
• Use only a slightly damp cloth, thoroughly wrung out, to clean the printer surfaces.
Never use alcohol, thinner or any other flammable liquids. If such materials come