Finish Loading the Media – Peel-Off Mode or Applicator Mode
Finish Loading the Media – Peel-Off Mode or Applicator Mode

Finish Loading the Media – Peel-Off Mode or Applicator Mode

Before proceeding, if you have not already done so, complete the steps in Loading the Media.
  1. If necessary, install the rewind/liner take-up plate in the peel-off position as shown.
  2. 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.
  3. Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever upward.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Feed the liner behind the rewind/liner take-up plate.
  8. Remove the hook from the rewind spindle.
  9. Wind the liner around the rewind spindle as shown. Rotate the rewind spindle several turns to tighten the liner and remove any slack.
  10. 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).
  11. Rotate the media guide adjustment knob as shown until the media guide just touches the edge of the media.
  12. 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.
  13. Rotate the printhead-open lever downward until it locks the printhead in place.
  14. Close the media door.
  15. Set the printer to the appropriate collection method. See
    Print
    Label Position
    Collection Method
    in Print Menu.
  16. Press
    PAUSE
    to exit pause mode and enable printing.
    The printer may perform a label calibration or it may feed a label, depending on your settings.
  17. For best results, calibrate the printer. See Calibrating the Ribbon and Media Sensors.
  18. 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.