6
Loading print media
1.
Lift open the media cover.
2.
Press the two printhead releases back to unlock the printhead.
3.
Lift the printhead until it is fully raised.
WARNING!
Raising the printhead will expose some sharp edges. Watch
where you put your hands when working under the front
edge of the printhead.
4.
Remove any print media or empty media core from the printer.
5.
Unwrap the new media, and unwind a few inches from the roll.
6.
Remove the paper spindle and slide the paper guide to the right.
7.
Insert the spindle into the label roll. Orient the roll such that the
paper guide is at the right side of the roll and the media unwinds
from the top of the roll toward the front of the printer.
The media
imaging surface must face up as it passes under the printhead.
8.
Lower the media roll into the paper tray and slip the free end of
the media under the printhead.
9.
Adjust the paper guide until the media is snug between the paper
guide and the left side of the paper tray.
Note:
The media must feed straight through the printer for the
cutter to work properly. The left edge of the media will align
with the scribed line at the left end of the label platform if
the media is correctly aligned.
10. Lower the printhead and press it down firmly until it locks closed
on both sides.
Note:
The cutter will not operate correctly unless the printhead is
securely locked down on both sides.
11. Confirm that the printer is turned
ON
. The
READY
indicator will
glow red.
12. Press and release the
FEED
button. The printer will feed and cut
about ¾" of media. The
READY
light will glow red until you remove
the cut piece from the label platform.
13. Close the media cover.
