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 and down. The sensor positions are shown below for the various diameters of the paper roll used.

 

 

(Unit: mm)

Sensor position

Exterior diameter when detected as

Exterior/ interior diameter of core of

near end

paper roll used

 

 

 

 

A

Approximately φ31

φ18/φ12

 

 

 

B*

Approximately φ23

φ18/φ12

 

 

 

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 diameter of the roll of paper that is detected is an estimate. Some variations may occur depending on the paper.

Button to change paper near-end sensor

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