Loading the Media

You can operate this printer in one of two different modes: Tear-Off or Peel-Off. Tear-Off mode allows you to tear off each label (or a strip of labels) after it is printed. In Peel-Off mode, the backing material is peeled away from the label as it is printed. After you remove this la- bel, the next one is printed.

Tear-Off Mode

NOTE. If ribbon is loaded (PT models only), remove the ribbon cartridge before loading the media.

1.Refer to Figure 4. Raise the media access door by lifting at the notch until it unhooks from the top cover.

Top Cover

Notch

Media

Access

Door

FIG. 4

2.Refer to Figure 5. Swing the media access door open to ex- pose the media compartment.

3.Pivot the top cover to reveal the printhead.

4.Lift the printhead until you feel it “lock” into place. Be careful not to force the printhead past this position!

WARNING: NEVER touch the thermal print elements on

the underside of the printhead. Under certain conditions,

they can be very hot! Also, dirt or moisture from your hands can damage the printhead!

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PA/PT400 & PA/PT 403 User’s Guide