Operation
Inserting the Paper Tray
To load paper in the paper tray and insert the paper tray into the printer, follow the procedure below. Be careful not to touch the printing surface of the paper.
When you use the printer for the first time, start the operation to insert the paper tray from step 2.
Notes
•Use only the paper recommended. Failing to do so is likely to result in malfunctions such as paper jams. (See “Ink Ribbon and Paper” on page 16.)
•When a blank sheet of paper is ejected and the RIBBON indicator lights, the ink ribbon has been exhausted. Replace the paper together with the ink ribbon. Do not use the ejected blank paper.
•Be careful when removing and inserting the paper tray. If you are not careful, you may drop the printer.
1 Push the paper tray to remove it.
sure to riffle the paper along with the protection sheets before placing the paper in the paper tray.
Riffle the paper with the protection sheet.
Place paper with the arrow pointing in the same direction as in the tray.
3 Remove the protection sheet placed on the top of the paper.
2 Place the paper in the paper tray so that the printing surface faces up with the protection sheet on top.
Notes
•Do not add only the paper. When the paper supply has been exhausted, replace both the ink ribbon and paper at the same time. If you add paper while printing, this may cause the paper jam.
•When handling the paper, do not touch the printing surface. Dust or finger prints are likely to cause unsatisfactory printing or malfunction of the head. Grasp the paper by the printing surface protection sheet.
•Load the paper so that it lays flat in the paper tray. If the paper is curled, it will overflow from the paper tray and paper may not be fed properly. Be
12 Before Printing