Inserting the Media into the Printer

Inserting the Media into the Printer

The majority of the illustrations in this section show roll media because the media loading path is the same for both roll and fanfold media.
  1. Raise the media door.
  2. Remove and discard any tags or labels that are torn or dirty or that are held by adhesives or tape.
  3. Insert roll or fanfold media into the printer.
    Roll Media
    Fanfold Media
    a. Pull out the media supply guide as far as it goes.
    a. Fanfold media can be stored behind or under the printer. Depending on where the media is stored, feed the media from behind or through the bottom access slot.
    Rear Feed
    Bottom Feed
    b. Place the roll of media on the media supply hanger. Push the roll back as far as it will go.
    b. Pull out the media supply guide as far as it goes.
    c. Slide in the media supply guide until it touches the edge of the roll.
    c. Drape the media over the media supply hanger.
    d. Slide in the media supply guide until it touches the edge of the media.
  4. In which print mode will your printer be operating? For more information on print modes, see Select a Print Mode.