Finish Loading the Media – Rewind Mode

Finish Loading the Media – Rewind Mode

This section does not apply to the ZT610 with the 600 dpi Micro Label Printer option. For that printer, go to ZT610 600 dpi Micro Label Printer.
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. Slide a core onto the rewind spindle until it is flush against the guide plate.
  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. Wind the liner around the rewind spindle as shown. Rotate the rewind spindle several turns to tighten the liner and remove any slack.
  9. Rotate the media guide adjustment knob as shown until the media guide just touches the edge of the media.
  10. 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.
  11. Rotate the printhead-open lever downward until it locks the printhead in place.
  12. Close the media door.
  13. Set the printer to the appropriate media handling method that is compatible with your printer (see Print Menu > Label Position > Collection Method).
  14. Press
    PAUSE
    to exit pause mode and enable printing.
    The printer may perform a label calibration or feed a label, depending on your settings.
  15. For best results, calibrate the printer. See Calibrating the Ribbon and Media Sensors.
  16. 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.