User`s manual

Chapter 10 - Printing Basics
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across the Platen if it is at a dangerous height that will damage the Print Head. If the platen is set too
high, or should anything break this beam, all machine functions will immediately pause, the LCD Display
will read “Top Cover Open” and a small LED located on the top of the printer will ash Red.
Immediately check your garment for folds or wrinkles that may affect Print Head clearance, smoothing
out any variations as needed. In addition, adjust the Platen to Head Clearance using the adjustment knob
on the front of the Print Bed, if necessary. Once the obstruction is cleared, printing will resume from
where it left off, without the need to re-send or re-spool the output.
IMPORTANT POINT: The Height Sensor is a “Last Line of Defense” to
prevent the Print Head from striking a garment, platen or any other object that could
cause severe damage to the Print Head. Practice knowing where your platen is in
relation to the Print Head height. Do not rely solely on the sensor to warn you of
potential collisions. Print Heads are not covered under warranty so we strongly
encourage you to monitor and maintain a safe clearance between the Print Head and
any garment or other printable item.
NOTE: If the sensor is tripped too many times, the printer will error out and display one of the following
error messages on the LCD screen: “TOP COVER OPEN” or “SRVC REQD 00001001E”
In the case of either of these error messages, you will be forced to perform a complete shutdown. To learn
more about error codes and messages, refer to Chapter 15 - Troubleshooting.
Placing the Printer into Print Status
A far too common User Error occurs when a Print command is sent to the printer without the machine
being in the proper mode.
To prevent erratic printer behavior,
ruined shirts and lost time for
maintenance and troubleshooting,
NEVER send a Print command without
VERIFYING the status of your Blazer
Express each and every time.
The printer MUST be in “Paper Out/Roll Cut” mode.
Placing the printer in Print Status requires using the buttons located below the LCD Control Panel. If the
LCD Display does not look like the image above, press the LEFT ARROW until the LCD Display reads
“Ready.” Press the LEFT ARROW once more. The LCD Display should read “Paper Out” and should
display a “roll of paper with scissors” icon.
Print Modes and FastRIP
When rst starting out, the most versatile Print Mode combination for BOTH
LCD Display in Print Status
“Paper Out/Roll Cut”