BEFORE PRINTING
INSTALLING PAPER
After releasing the open/close knob, lift the printer cover gently until it comes to rest in the open position.
Set the left paper bracket into position according to the width of the paper to be used.
printer cover
open/close knob
paper bracket (left)
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Insert the end caps into both ends of the paper roll.
Note that the triangular marks on the end caps are designed as guides to show the amount of paper remaining on the roll.
printing side of paper (inside)
triangular mark
end cap
The paper remaining from the tip of the mark:
direct thermal paper: approximately 19.7ft/6m.
thermal transfer paper and HDP paper: approximately 26.2ft/8 m.
Align the paper with the guide marks.
When installing paper, pull the end of the roll out approximately 8”/200mm, so that any slack is removed from the paper. Align the paper with the guide marks on either side.
paper
about 8"/200mm
guide mark | guide mark |
If the paper is installed incorrectly, the poster may be printed at an angle, or wrinkles may occur.
paper bracket (right)
Install the paper in the printer.
Install the paper roll so that the end of the paper runs out from the bottom of the roll.
guide mark
paper
guide mark
Hold the ends of the printer cover with both hands and gently push the cover down until locked in place.
Check that both ends are closed properly.
click
click
If the printer is turned on, about 1.8”/45mm of paper will automatically advance.
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