AstroNova QuickLabel QL800, User Manual

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External Unwinder
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8 Install the removable roll support arm [7]. Then tighten the thumb screw [6] to lock it into
position.
9 Guide the media under the unwinder dancer arm [5] and up to the media entry slot. The
inside edge of the media should be aligned squarely with the fixed media guide on the
media entry slot.
If the media is not squarely aligned with the fixed media guide, adjust the position of the
unwinder as needed.
• Loosen the thumb screws that fasten the unwinder to the bracket. Slide the unwinder
left/right as allowed by the adjustment slots until the media is squarely aligned with the
fixed media guide. Then tighten the thumb screws.
10 While holding the media near the media entry slot, turn the power switch [5] on the
unwinder to the on position. The unwinder will remove slack and provide back tension
during the loading process.
The media unwind path is illustrated below.
11 Finish loading media using either the standard method or the manual feed method. Refer
to the related section for details and illustrations.
• Standard - Position the adjustable media guide. Guide the media into the printer and
release the media when the printer starts feeding media. See “Loading Media” on page
32.
• Manual - Position the adjustable media guide. Open the top cover. Lift the roller handle
and then guide the media into the printer until it is positioned under the first star wheel
on the transport unit. Release the roller handle and then close the top cover. The printer
will start feeding media.
See “Loading Media with Manual Feed Mode” on page 33.