NOTE.- When not in use, the tear bar may be stored on the inside of the media access door. Refer to Figure 9. With the lip of the bar facing the inside of the door, simply align the notches of the bar with the tabs on the door. Press and slide the bar toward the door’s hinged end.

Door

Tab

Door

Tab

Tear Bar

Notch

Tear Bar

Notch

FIGURE 9

If you’re using direct thermal media, continue on with step 10. However, if you’re using a PT series printer with thermal transfer media, you must also install a ribbon cartridge. Proceed to “Loading the Ribbon ‘ in this chapter.

10.Close the printhead and the top cover.

11.Swing up the media access door, ensuring that the media liner is thread- ed through the wide slot in the media access door (refer to Figure 10).

12.Lift to hook the top of the media access door over the top cover.

Wide Slot

FIGURE 10

Label

Backing

Material

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