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Specific to Thermal Printers: TELPAR does not warranty damages to the thermal print head as a result of printing
with thermal paper not specified or approved by TELPAR
2 Operator Instructions
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
Carefully unpack and inspect your MTP-2200 for any damage that may have occurred in transit. Should any damage
have occurred, notify TELPAR, save the shipping carton and packing materials , and file a damage claim with the
carrier. Specify the nature and the extent of the damage. Before installing or operating the printer, check the following:
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Printer mechanism and paper path are clear of all packing materials or other foreign matter.
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Paper is installed. DO NOT OPERATE the printer without paper. Refer to Section 2.2 - Paper Loading for paper
loading instructions.
2.2 Paper Loading
2.2.1 Side-Loading Roll
The MTP-2222 printer is configured as a side-loading printer . Slide roll of paper over spindle with paper fed off the
bottom toward the paper slot (front of unit).
To load paper , turn on the power and feed the straight edge of the paper into the paper guide. Inserting paper will
result in the automatic loading of paper once it is fed into the paper guide
Ensure that the paper is installed correctly and feeding properly with the thermal side facing up.
2.2.2 Top Loading Roll
The MTP-2232 and MTP-2242 printers are configured as a drop in loader . Load the roll of paper by placing the
spindle inside the roll of paper and place spindle in slots with paper fed off the bottom toward the paper slot (front of
unit).
To load paper , turn on the power and feed the straight edge of the paper into the paper guide. Inserting paper will
result in the automatic loading of paper once it is fed into the paper guide.
Ensure that the paper is installed correctly and feeding properly with the thermal side facing up.
2.3 Paper Jam
In the event of a paper jam condition do not force paper into the unit, or try to pry the paper out of the unit, this may
damage the thermal print mechanism . Caution should be exercised when working next to the cutter mechanism , the
blades are sharp and may cause serious injury.
To release paper:
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Move Head Up lever to right of Advance wheel to top position
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Lift cutter mechanism to “Open position (See - MTP-2242 with Cutter Mechanism open ) Paper can be
removed at this time. Once paper is cleared from the mechanism, return the cutter assembly to its home position.
Models MTP-2222 , MTP-2232 and MTP-2242 all operated similarly
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Move Head Up lever to right of Advance wheel to the bottom position to return to printing position
2.3.1 Head Up Lever
The Head Up lever is located by the Paper Feed knob . The down position is ready to print. The middle position
reduces pressure between the printhead and the print platen roller for easier manual feeding. The up position lifts the
printhead off of the platen roller for manually inserting paper or for clearing a paper jam. Both the middle and up
positions signal the microprocessor that the head is up so that no printing will occur.