Step 1: Loading Media

Loading roll media

Procedure

Move the left media guide to the left edge.
1. Push the loading lever () backward.
2. Move the left media guide () to the left.
Attach the media flange () to one end of the media bar () .
Insert the side of the media bar with a hole () into the media flange.When loading roll media with a 3-inch paper tube inner diameter, attach the media flange with () on the inside. When loading roll media with a 2-inch paper tube inner diameter, attach the media flange with () on the inside.
Secure the media flange and media bar with the mounting pin ().
Load the roll media onto the media bar.
Install the roll media so there is no gap between it and the media flange.
MEMO: Place the fixed media flange at th e bottom, so that the media feeds in a clockwise direction when looking from above. You cannot set the media correctly if the feed direction is not right.
Place the roll media loaded onto the media bar on the printer.
Press both ends of the media bar into the grooves at the back of the printer while making sure the media does not become loose.
Adjust the loaded position of the roll media.
1. Move the roll media to the right so the media flange () touches the right media guide ().
2. Slide the left media guide () and press it to the media flange.
Pass the media through the printer.
Pull the media straight to keep it taut, and let it pass beneath the media clamps ().

CAUTION:
Do not move the pinch roller by hand. Use the media guide to move the pinch roller.

Moving the pinch roller by force may result in injury.
As shown in the figure, pass the media under the front cover and pull the media out the other side.
Start initial operation.
1. Make sure the left media guide () is pressed against the media flange.
2. Close the front cover ().
3. Pull the loading lever () forward.
  Pull the loading lever forward to start initial operation. When the POWER key indicator changes from flashing to steady, initial operation is complete.

Loading Sheet Media

Procedure

Move the left media guide to the left edge.
1. Push the loading lever () backward.
2. Move the left media guide () to the left.
Install the cut media.
1. Move the media to the right, and apply it to the right media guide.
2. Slide the left media guide and apply it to the media.
3. Pass the media through the printer.
  Pull the media straight to keep it taut, and let it pass beneath the media clamps ().
  
  CAUTION:
  Do not move the pinch roller by hand. Use the media guide to move the pinch roller.
  
  Moving the pinch roller by force may result in injury.
As shown in the figure, pass the media under the front cover and pull the media out the other side.
Start initial operation.
1. Make sure the left media guide () is applied to the media.
2. Close the front cover ().
3. Pull the loading lever () forward.
  Pull the loading lever forward to start initial operation. When the POWER key indicator changes from flashing to steady, initial operation is complete.