Handling rolls
Selecting the Paper T ype (Roll)
When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows.
Important
•For best printing results, the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper . Be sure to select
the type of paper to use correctly before printing.
•Because the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper , the margins and the size of
printed images may vary depending on the type of paper used. If margins and the size of images are not
as you expected, adjust the paper feed amount and Printhead height.
( → P .654)
( → P .653)
Note
•After you load a roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the
Display Screen , unless a barcode has been printed on the roll. Select the type of paper , and then
press the OK button.
If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have activated automatic detection of the remaining
roll paper , specify the roll length after the paper type. ( → P .187)
1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU .
2. Press ▲or ▼to select Media Menu , and then press the ►button.
3. Press ▲or ▼to select Roll Media T ype , and then press the ►button.
4. Press ▲or ▼to select the type of paper loaded in the printer , and then press the OK button.
Note
•For details on types of paper , see the Paper Reference Guide . ( → P .167) By factory default, Plain
Paper is selected.
•If you move the Release Lever , the setting automatically reverts to the previously selected paper .
•Be sure to select the correct paper type. If this setting does not match the loaded paper , it may
cause feed errors and af fect the printing quality .
5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.
186 Handling Paper