Printer Basics

Load Roll Media

Liner Take-Up ModeSee the instructions below to load media in Liner Take-Up Mode:

The Liner Take-up option must be installed to use this mode. The option is shown in the illustration on the next page.

Note • This option is available on the Z4Mplus printer only

1.Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up.

Caution • Ensure printhead is fully open and engaged in the up position. Failure to latch in the up position could result in the printhead falling on your hand during the procedure.

2.Flip down the media supply guide.

3.Slide the media guide as far from the maim frame as possible.

4.Place a roll of media onto the media supply hanger as shown.

5.Flip up the media supply guide.

6.Slide in the media supply guide until it just touches, but does not restrict, the edge of the media.

7.Feed the media under the dancer, through the slot in the transmissive sensor, and under the ribbon sensor.

8.Pull approximately 18 in. (500 mm) of media through the front of the printer.

9.Remove the labels from the exposed media until only liner remains.

10.Ensure the media is against the back of the transmissive sensor. Slide in the media guide until it just touches, but does not restrict, the edge of the media.

11.Pull down the peel lever to open the peel assembly.

12.Feed the media over the tear-off/peel-off bar and behind the peel assembly.

13.Close the printhead assembly.

14.Close the peel assembly.

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Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus User Guide