• ZT510 Industrial Printer User Guide
Loading the Media - Peel-Off Mode or Applicator Mode
Loading the Media - Peel-Off Mode or Applicator Mode

Loading the Media - Peel-Off Mode or Applicator Mode

  1. If you have not already done so, follow the instructions in the section Inserting the Media into the Printer.
  2. If necessary, install the rewind/liner take-up plate in the peel-off position as shown. See Install the Rewind/Liner Take-Up Plate for instructions.
  3. Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever upward.
    The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
  4. Loosen the thumb screw that is located on the bottom of the outer media guide.
  5. Slide the outer media guide all the way out.
  6. Thread the media under the media dancer assembly roller (1), the media guide roller (2), and then the upper media sensor (3).
    Make sure that you thread the media under these components. If you thread the media over them, the media obstructs the ribbon sensor and causes a false RIBBON OUT error.
  7. Push the media forward until it passes under the printhead assembly (1), under the snap plate (2), and then over the platen roller (3).
    The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
  8. Extend approximately 500 mm (18 in.) of media out of the printer. Remove and discard the labels from this exposed media, leaving just the liner.
  9. Feed the liner behind the rewind/liner take-up plate.
  10. If desired, slide a core onto the rewind spindle until it is flush against the guide plate. A core is not necessary for liner take-up.
  11. Remove the hook from the rewind spindle.
  12. Wind the liner around the rewind spindle as shown. Rotate the rewind spindle several turns to tighten the liner and remove any slack.
  13. Reinstall the spindle hook over the liner. Insert the long end of the hook into the small hole on the guide plate (1). Insert the short end of the hook into the hole in the center of the adjusting nut (2).
  14. Does the media that you are using require ribbon for printing? If you are not sure, see When to Use Ribbon.
    If using…
    Then…
    Direct Thermal media (no ribbon needed)
    Continue with step 15.
    Thermal Transfer media (ribbon needed)
    1. If you have not already done so, load ribbon in the printer. See Loading the Ribbon.
    2. Continue with step 15.
  15. Push back the media as far as it goes, and then slide in the outer media guide until it just touches the edge of the media.
  16. Tighten the thumb screw that is located on the bottom of the outer media guide.
  17. Rotate the printhead-open lever downward until it locks the printhead in place.
  18. Close the media door.
  19. Set the printer to the appropriate print mode. (See PRINT MODE).
  20. Press
    PAUSE
     to exit pause mode and enable printing.
    The printer may perform a label calibration or feed a label, depending on your settings.
  21. For best results, calibrate the printer. See Calibrating the Ribbon and Media Sensors.
  22. If desired, print a configuration or other label to verify that your printer is able to print. (See PRINT INFORMATION.)
Media loading in Peel-Off mode is complete.