Finish Loading the Media – Tear-Off Mode
Finish Loading the Media – Tear-Off Mode

Finish Loading the Media – Tear-Off Mode

Before proceeding, if you have not already done so, complete the steps in Loading the Media.
  1. Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever upward.
  2. Rotate the media guide adjustment knob as shown until the media guide slides all the way out.
    The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the printhead to cool.
  3. From the media spindle (1), feed the media under the dancer assembly (2), through the media sensor (3), and under the printhead assembly (4). Slide the media back until it touches the inside back wall of the media sensor.
  4. Rotate the media guide adjustment knob as shown until the media guide just touches the edge of the media.
  5. Does the media that you are using require ribbon for printing? If you are not sure, see Ribbon.
    If using...
    Then...
    Direct Thermal media (no ribbon needed)
    Continue to the next step in this procedure.
    Thermal Transfer media (ribbon needed)
    If you have not already done so, load ribbon in the printer. See Loading the Ribbon. Then continue to the next step in this procedure.
  6. Rotate the printhead-open lever downward until it locks the printhead in place.
  7. Close the media door.
  8. Set the printer to the appropriate collection method. See
    Print
    Label Position
    Collection Method
     in Print Menu.
  9. Press
    PAUSE
     to exit pause mode and enable printing.
    The printer may perform a label calibration or feed a label, depending on your settings.
  10. For best results, calibrate the printer. See Calibrating the Ribbon and Media Sensors.
  11. If desired, print a configuration or other label to verify that your printer is able to print. See
    System
    Settings
    Print: System Settings
     in System Menu.