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Chapter
External Supply (Fan-fold)
The EasyCoder PF4i Compact Industrial can print on labels, tickets, tags, and continuous stock in various forms. This section describes the case when the media supply is placed behind the printer, usually in the form of
External supply can only be used with a long side door, not the megatop. There is no need to remove the media supply roll post.
When using an external media supply, take care to protect the media from dust, dirt or other foreign particles, that can impair the printout quality or cause unnecessary wear to the printhead.
Depending on brand and quality, all direct thermal media are more or less sensitive to heat, direct sunlight, moisture, oil, plasticizers, fat, and other substances. You should protect them accordingly.
This diagram shows the media path from an external supply. In case of the standard edge guide (as opposed to
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