2. PRINTER SETUP ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33058
2.4 Loading the Media
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2.4 Loading the Media
(Cont.)
Built-in rewinder mode (Option)
The Rewinder Assembly of the Strip Module can be used in batch mode
to take up the printed media as a Built-in Rewinder.
(1) Remove the two Black Screws to detach the Front Plate.
(2) Attach the Rewinder Guide Plate enclosed with the optional Strip
Module to the Strip Plate with the SMW-4x8 sems screws.
(3) Insert the media under the Rewinder Guide Plate.
(4) Wind the media onto the Take-up Spool and fix it in position with
the Take-up Clip.
(5) Rotate the Take-up Spool counterclockwise a few times to remove
any slack in the media.
(6) Set the Selection Switch mounted on the Rewinder Assembly to
REWINDER position.
Cut mode (Option)
When the optional Cutter Module is fitted, the media is automatically cut.
A swing cutter and a rotary cutter are available as an option, but they are
used in the same way.
Insert the leading edge of the media into the Media Outlet of the Cutter
Module.
13. If the loaded media is direct thermal media (a chemically treated
surface), the media loading procedure is now completed. Close the
Ribbon Shaft Holder Plate, and turn the Head Lever to Lock
position to close. Then, close the Top Cover.
If the media is thermal transfer media, it is also necessary to load a
ribbon. Refer to Section 2.5 Loading the Ribbon.
Media Outlet
Media
Cutter Module
Rewinder
Guide Plate
SM-4x8 Screw
SMW-4x8 Screw
Adjustment Knob
CAUTION
1. Be sure to cut the backing
paper of the label. Cutting
labels will cause the glue to
stick to the cutter which may
affect the cutter quality and
shorten the cutter life.
2. Use of tag paper when the
thickness exceeds the
specified value may affect the
cutter life.
NOTE:
e sure to set the Selection Switch to
EWINDER position.
ADJUSTMENT:
f the media skews when using the
uilt-in Rewinder, turn the
djustment Knob of the Rewinder
Guide Plate to correct the media
eed. Clockwise turn moves the
ewinder Guide Plate forward and
counter-clockwise moves it
backward.
When the media skews to the right:
oosen the SM-4x8 screw, turn the
djustment Knob clockwise, and
then tighten the SM-4x8 screw when
the Rewinder Guide Plate is
ositioned correctly.
When the media skews to the left:
oosen the SM-4x8 screw, turn the
djustment Knob counte
-clockwise,
and tighten the SM-4x8 screw when
the Rewinder Guide Plate is
ositioned correctly.
The cutter is sharp, so care must
be taken not to injure yourself
when handling the cutter.
WARNING!
NOTE:
When using the Rotary Cutter, be
sure to install the Ribbon Saving
Module (B-9904-R2-QM-R).
ailure to do this may cause a pape
am or ribbon error.
