2. PRINTER SETUP
ENGLISH VERSION
2.3 Loading the Media
E2-10
2.3 Loading the Media
(Cont.)
When the optional Cutter Module is fitted, the media is automatically cut.
Insert the leading edge of the media into the Media Outlet of the Cutter
Module.
13.
Change the print head pressure according to the thickness of the
media to be used, by using the Head Position Lever.
Media type or thickness
Head Position
Lever
Label or Thin media
Move the levers
toward the front of
the printer.
If a clear print cannot be obtained,
change the position to
.
Tag paper or Thick paper
Move the levers
toward the back of
the printer.
If a clear print cannot be obtained,
change the position to
.
14.
If the loaded media is direct thermal media (with a chemically
treated surface), the media loading procedure is now completed.
Close the Top Cover.
If the media is normal media, it is also necessary to load a ribbon.
Refer to
Section 2.4 Loading the Ribbon
.
Media
Cut mode (Option)
CAUTION!
1. When using a label stock,
be sure to cut the gaps.
Cutting labels will cause the
glue to stick to the cutter,
which may affect the cutter
quality and shorten the
cutter life.
2. Use of tag paper which
thickness exceeds specified
value may affect the cutter
life.
The cutter is sharp, so care
must be taken not to injure
your fingers when handling the
cutter.
WARNING!
Head Position Lever
NOTES:
1. Be sure to set both Head
Position Levers in the same
direction. Failure to do this
may cause blurred printing.
2. Do not leave the Head
Position Levers positioned
at the middle. When
closing the Top Cover, they
block the Print Head
Positioning Shaft, and the
Top Cover cannot be
closed.
Print Head Positioning Shaft
Head Position Lever
Head Position Lever
