Specifications

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3.7.3 Automatic Paper Load
Paper can be automatically loaded when used in conjunction with the paper detector. To prevent paper
from skewing, cut the edges at right angles in line with the paper feed direction before loading it.
If skewed, feed the paper until it is straight, or place the head in the up position and adjust the paper so that
it is fed straight.
Figure 3-13 shows a flowchart for automatically loading paper.
Figure 3-14 Flowchart for Automatic Paper Load
Head down
Paper is present.
Head up
Paper is
exhausted.
Paper is
exhausted.
Paper exists.
CHECK FOR
PAPER
START
CHECK FOR
PAPER
Head up/down
detection
*
Drive the motor in the
normal direction by the
specified number of steps.
END
Stand
-
by for print operation
*
Drive the motor at lower than the frequency
during automatic paper loading described in
3.3 PAPER FEED CHARACTERISTICS.
Set the number of motor drive steps in
consideration of:
•
Deviation in the force of the rubber roller
to catch the paper
• Distance to the paper eject
The distance between the paper detector and
the heat elements is approximately 8 mm.