3.7 Adjusting the Paper Near-end Sensor

Change the settings of the paper near-end sensor to set the position at which the near-end of the paper is detected.

1.Use a pointed object, such as a pen, to gently press the button to change the paper near-end sensor.

2.Press and hold down the button while moving the paper near-end sensor up, down, right and left. The sensor positions are shown below for the various diameters of the paper roll used.

 

 

(Unit: mm)

Sensor position

Diameter when detected as near end

Diameter of core of paper roll used

 

 

 

A, a

φ31

φ18

 

 

 

B*, b

φ23

φ18

 

 

 

C

Paper near-end sensor function is off

 

 

 

Note:

*: Position of sensor when shipped from factory. However, factory settings differ depending on the destination market.

CAUTION

„The amount of paper remaining on the roll (diameter of the roll) depends on the type of paper used.

„The paper roll diameters in the table are guidelines.

Button to change paper near-end sensor

(“A” and “B” are for horizontal installations, and “a” and “b” are for vertical or wall installations.)

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