14Proper Usage and HandlingUsage Locationz Leave about 15 cm (6 in.) of clearance at the front and back of the devices and 10 cm (4in.) of clearance on both sides.Be sure to leave clearance around the paper-handling slot (at the rear) so that paper hassufficient room to jut out from the slot during printing.z Do not use near strong magnets or near devices that produce strong electromagneticfields.Electromagnetic radiation from devices such as TVs and game machines, and strongmagnetic fields from devices such as speakers and large motors, may cause distortion inprinted images.When Not In Usez Attach the included dust cover to the rear of the printer.If dirt or foreign objects enter the printer, print quality may deteriorate.z Unplug the power cord from the outlet. If using the battery pack, remove it.But please note that you should plug in and run the printer at least once every six monthsto ensure that it remains functional.When Planning Not to Use for an Extended Periodz When the printer is not in use, please remove the ink and paper cassettes from theprinter and store them.Close the paper cassette’s top cover and store the paper cassette. Remove unused paperfrom the paper cassette, return it to the bag and then into its original package. Store thepackage horizontally.Before Transportingz Before transporting the printer, remove the paper and ink cassettes, close the papercassette cover and the ink cassette cover, and attach the dust cover to the rear of theprinter.If dirt or foreign objects enter the printer, print quality may deteriorate.z Pack the printer into an appropriate case for transport.If a case is not available, wrap it with cloth or other protective material to protect againstscratches.Avoid Condensation Related Problemsz You can avoid condensation by placing the devices (printer, ink cassette, papercassette, paper) in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting them adjust totemperature changes slowly before removing them from the bag.Moving the devices rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation(water droplets) to form on their external and internal surfaces.