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2. Check the condition of the tape.
x
Make sure the tip of the tape is not bent. If it is, use scissors to cut off the
bent part.
Tape
Pull out approximately 11 cm, measured
from the center of the roll to the tip of the
tape.
3. Place the tape into the printer.
Run the tape over the rubber roller (see fi gure below). Make sure the tape
is seated securely on the bearing.
x
When loading tape, take care not to touch the cutter. Touching the cutter
can cause fi nger cuts.
x
The printer head becomes hot during printing. Do not touch the printer head
when loading tape.
Important!
x
Never try to push tape back in.
x
Do not pull on the tape with excessive force. Doing so will lead to
malfunction of the printer.
x
Note that normal printing may not be possible at the leading edge of a new
roll of tape.
x
Incorrectly loading the tape can cause malfunction of the printer.
Bearing
Rubber roller
Cutter
Tape
Printer head
x
For 18 mm wide tape, pass the tape between the tape guides as shown in
the fi gure below.
Tape
Tape guides
x
For 12 mm and 9 mm wide tape, pass the tape inside the tape guides as
shown in the fi gure below.
Tape
9 mm wide tape
12 mm wide tape
