Load and print on roll-fed media

Figure 2-1Roll-fed media path

If the optional roll-fed media supply and takeup system is installed on the printer, you can print on roll- fed media.

NOTE: The first time that the roll-fed system is used, it must be enabled on the control panel menu. Select Settings > Support Rollfed to enable the roll-fed system.

1.If installed, detach the rigid media input and output tables from the printer, and set them aside.

2.If you will be using the takeup system, install the takeup spool, see (8).

3.Load the media centered onto the supply spool (1).

NOTE: To prevent fingerprints from showing on printed output, wear gloves while handling the media.

4.Load the supply spool onto the supply system bracket.

You can print on either side of the media by loading the spool so the media spools off the bottom of the roll or the top of the roll.

5.Configure the media as explained in Configure media on page 19. At the end of the Configure Media process, press the Proceed key on the control panel.

OR

If the media is already configured, from the Front Page screen of the control panel, press the Load key.

The printer displays a menu with the following options:

●New Load — loads a new media, discards previous settings.

●Restore Loaded State — loads media using the previously-used settings when roll-fed media is already loaded in the printer but the printer is not in a loaded state. This can happen if the

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