Determining the Media Handling Method
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Determining the Media Handling Method

Before loading media, decide on a media handling method that matches the media being used and the printer options available.
Printer Options
Image showing printers with each of the options
1
Tear-Off (standard)
4
Cutter option
2
Peel with Liner Take-Up option
5
Linerless cutter option
3
Rewind option
Media Handling Methods and Printer Options
Method
Required Printer Option
Description
Tear Off
Can be used with any printer option and most media types.
The printer prints label formats as it receives them. The printer operator can tear off the printed labels when the printer stops.
Peel Off
Peel, Liner Take-Up, or Rewind option
The printer peels the label from the backing during printing and then pauses until the label is removed.
The empty backing may be allowed to exit the front of the printer, or it may be wound onto the liner take-up spindle or rewind spindle.
Rewind
Rewind option
The printer prints without pausing between labels. The media is wound onto a core after printing. The rewind plate is used to keep the labels from separating from the backing.
Cutter*
Cutter option
The printer cuts between labels after each one is printed.
Delayed Cut*
Cutter option
The printer waits for a delayed cut ZPL command (
~JK
) before it cuts the last printed label.
Applicator
Applicator port connection required. This mode is for use with a machine that applies labels.
The printer prints when it receives a signal from the applicator. Authorized Service Technicians should refer to the Maintenance Manual for additional information about the applicator interface.
Linerless Cut
Linerless cutter option*
The printer cuts between labels after each one is printed.
Linerless Delayed Cut
Linerless cutter option*
The printer waits for a delayed cut ZPL command (
~JK
) before it cuts the last printed label.
* For the linerless cutter to behave as a standard cutter on a printer with firmware older than v 7.0, the Media Handling method (possibly called Collection method) must be set to Cutter.
Linerless Peel, Linerless Rewind, and Linerless Tear are options reserved for future use.
  1. On the Home screen, touch
    Menu
    Print
    Image Adjust
    Media Handling
    .
    The Media Handling options display.
    Media handling parameter on the Print menu
  2. Select a method that matches the media being used and the printer options available.
  3. Touch the
    Home
    icon to return to the Home screen.